This strategic move is aimed at facilitating the payment of GPHA handling charges at any time of day or night, meeting the demanding needs of importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and other port users.
Speaking on the development, the Managing Director of ADB, Edward Ato Sarpong, stated that the initiative is designed to complement the government’s 24-hour economy programme, which seeks to create jobs, boost exports, and transition the economy toward higher productivity and value addition.
“The 24-hour economy is not just about working round the clock; it’s about creating added value and decent jobs to drive higher productivity,” the MD said.
Mr. Sarpong explained that the Bank’s 24-hour service is expected to particularly benefit freight forwarders, customs clearing agents, shipping companies, traders, and other customers who often work irregular hours to meet tight logistics schedules.
“By providing 24-hour banking services, ADB is ensuring that port stakeholders have convenient access to perform the financial transactions necessary to keep their operations running efficiently,” he added.
The ADB MD also revealed that plans are far advanced to extend the 24-hour service to other payment collection points across the country to further stimulate economic activity.
This latest initiative, Sarpong noted, aligns with the Bank’s new tagline, “Beyond Banking…” which reflects ADB’s commitment to going beyond traditional banking by offering innovative, customer-focused solutions that enhance experiences across all sectors.
He encouraged customers and the general public to take full advantage of the 24-hour service at the Tema Port for the payment of handling charges, in order to facilitate their business operations more smoothly.
