Chartered Institute of Bankers holds health walk

The Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Ghana, launched its annual Banking and Ethics Week Celebrations with a health walk and screening event last Saturday.

Despite rainy weather, hundreds of participants, including CIB management, members, and stakeholders, gathered at the institute’s head office in Accra to take part in the event, which was themed "Resilience in the Financial System: Navigating Horizon Risks."

The walk, which started after an energetic aerobics session, saw participants follow a route along Bawaleshie Road, passing Melcom, the Boundary Road, ARS Roundabout, and the University of Professional Studies, Accra, before returning to the CIB office on Trinity Avenue. Upon completing the walk, participants enjoyed a cooldown aerobics session and were refreshed with fruits and coconut juice.

As part of the day’s activities, participants were also educated about breast cancer awareness and healthy lifestyle practices.

In an interview, the CEO of CIB Ghana, Robert Dzato emphasized the importance of promoting physical fitness among bankers, noting that the sedentary nature of their work makes exercise vital. “Bankers spend a lot of time sitting, so it’s important to encourage our members to stay active with events like this,” he said.

The health walk marked the start of CIB’s Banking and Ethics Week Celebrations, which will feature several other activities, including a financial literacy programme for senior high schools in October, the Ethics and Banking Challenge for universities on November 1, and the 28th Bank and Ethics Conference on November 21. The celebrations will conclude with the Governor's Day event on December 21.

Togbe Asiama Krakani V, Vice President of CIB Ghana, urged members to actively participate in the week’s discussions and activities. “Today’s health walk is not just a symbolic gesture, but a reminder of the importance of health and well-being in our professional lives. A resilient banker is one who is prepared for both financial and operational challenges,” he said.

He also expressed gratitude to the organizers, sponsors, and participants, emphasizing that their dedication and hard work are key to the success of the Banking and Ethics Week.