OmniBSIC Bank concludes ninth Health Walk, reinforcing commitment to wellness and community empowerment

OmniBSIC Bank Ghana has successfully concluded the ninth edition of its quarterly Health Walk, reaffirming its dedication to fostering wellness, social connection, and community empowerment among staff, customers, and the wider public.

The event brought together employees, customers, vendors, and fitness enthusiasts in a collective pursuit of healthy living. Over the years, the Health Walk has evolved into a hallmark of OmniBSIC’s corporate culture, one that blends exercise, enterprise, and community engagement.

For many participants, the initiative has come to symbolise a new model of community-centred corporate responsibility. Mr Richard Adjei, a long-time customer of the bank, praised the initiative for extending OmniBSIC’s impact beyond traditional banking.

“It is refreshing to see a bank driving change in such a humane way. OmniBSIC is not just about deposits and loans anymore; it is about creating an impact where people live and work. You can see the difference in how the community connects with the brand,” he said.

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Mrs Akyaa Arhin Addo-Kufuor, Chairperson of the OmniBSIC Health Walk Committee, said the growing scale of the event reflected the bank’s broader mission beyond financial services.

“Every edition has surpassed the previous one. What started as a wellness activity for staff has now become a national event that attracts people from Kumasi, Takoradi, and other parts of Ghana. It shows the kind of impact we are making not only in banking but in people’s everyday lives,” she said.

She explained that the Health Walk was introduced to raise awareness about the dangers of sedentary lifestyles, particularly among professionals. “We realised that many of us spend long hours at our desks, and it was important to remind ourselves and others that health must come first. The walk is our way of encouraging regular exercise and balance, even in demanding work environments,” she noted.

Beyond promoting fitness, the event has evolved into a vibrant community fair, providing a platform for small businesses to exhibit their products and services free of charge. Mrs Addo-Kufuor highlighted this as one of the most fulfilling aspects of the initiative.

“We do not charge vendors to participate. They come, they sell, and they connect with new customers. It is our way of giving back to the business community and helping enterprises grow,” she said.

According to her, the Health Walk has strengthened OmniBSIC’s relationship with customers and solidified its reputation as a forward-thinking bank. “The Health Walk has brought us closer to our clients and the public. When people think about wellness events in Ghana today, they think about OmniBSIC. That is the standard we have set,” she added.

Mrs Addo-Kufuor revealed that the organising committee has deliberately kept each edition dynamic to sustain excitement. “We like to keep people guessing. Every edition is a little different, new routes, new experiences, new energy. People now call ahead just to find out where the next walk will be,” she said.

Looking ahead, she hinted that preparations are already underway for the tenth edition of the event, promising an even more memorable experience. “We are preparing something exceptional for the tenth edition. It will be bigger, livelier, and more engaging, a true reflection of our growth and the values we stand for. OmniBSIC is redefining what it means to be a modern bank,” she concluded.