OmniBSIC Bank Managing Director Daniel Asiedu has pledged to deepen economic cooperation between Ghana, Africa and the global diaspora after receiving international recognition for his banking leadership and contribution to economic development.
Mr Asiedu made the commitment after receiving honorary citizenship of the City of Stonecrest in Georgia, United States, alongside the African Banking Excellence Award for Growth, Innovation and Customer Value at the 12th International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL 2026) in New York.
He said the recognition reinforced his resolve to use cross-border relationships to advance economic development and strengthen connections between African markets and diaspora communities.
“I am deeply humbled by this honour from the City of Stonecrest. To be recognised by a city with such a purposeful and proud identity is an extraordinary privilege. It deepens my personal commitment to working across borders to advance economic development,” he said.
Mr Asiedu said the commitment extended to Ghana, Africa and diaspora communities that share in their development aspirations.
The honorary citizenship recognises his leadership in banking and economic development, while the IFAL award acknowledges OmniBSIC Bank’s performance in growth, innovation and customer value.
Bank’s growth underpins international recognition
The awards come as OmniBSIC Bank reports strong financial growth. In 2025, the bank more than doubled its total assets to GH¢21.58 billion, while customer deposits reached GH¢16.56 billion. Profit before tax increased by 104% to GH¢641 million.
Mr Asiedu said the banking award affirmed the ability of a Ghanaian financial institution to compete internationally while building on local foundations and customer trust.
“Receiving this award on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly is deeply meaningful to us. It affirms what we have always believed: that a Ghanaian bank, built on local foundations and sustained by the trust of its customers, can compete and excel on the world stage,” he said.
He added that the recognition was not only an acknowledgement of past achievements but also a responsibility to sustain the bank’s progress.
Digital banking and customer value
OmniBSIC is pursuing its OmniBSIC 5.0 strategy, which places technology-driven innovation, personalised service and stronger customer relationships at the centre of its growth plans.
The strategy targets individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, corporate clients and institutions, with further investment in digital banking capabilities.
Formed through the merger of the former OmniBank and Sahel Sahara Bank following Ghana’s banking sector reforms, OmniBSIC operates 41 business locations nationwide and is headquartered at Airport City in Accra.
The bank has received other industry awards for corporate banking, customer service and SME banking. It was also ranked 29th on the Ghana Club 100 list by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre.
For Mr Asiedu, the latest recognition carries a responsibility beyond the bank’s balance sheet. He said the honour also belonged to the customers who trust the institution and the staff who deliver its services.
“This recognition belongs to every customer who trusts us and every staff member who makes it happen,” he said.
