AYV News, July 30, 2025
The outstanding leadership of Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin as Managing Director of the Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB) has paved the way for the opening of a new branch in Cline Town, Freetown.
The inaugural opening ceremony of the new Banking facilitysaw interactions with officials from the Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Sierra Leone and the numerous customers of the Bank (including businesses).
Dr. Gilpin said the new branch should NOT only be seen as a legacy of operational Banking but expresses desire to position RCB to integrating into the overall Macro Economic system of Sierra Leone.
He hailed the cordial relationship between RCB, MOF and the Central Bank which is the regulator that formulates monetary policy to ensuring price and financial stability, maintaining an effective payment system and the capability to curbing inflation.
Dr. Walton Gilpin mentioned the Rokel SIM KORPOR that is integrated into the national switch that has facilitated the effective circulation of money that enhances economic growth.
Even though the Bank is looking forward to attracting big businesses, Dr. Ekundayo Gilpin welcomes the financial inclusion policy of RCB that has appealed to workers in the informal sector to open Bank Accounts, whiles indicating further that most of whom are gradually utilizing the digital services and products of RCB.
He expressed delight in finalizing plans to opening a new branch in neighboring Liberia; a feat which he admitted would improve the status of RCB within the African Banking context.
By gradually attaining a regional posture, international businesses operating in Sierra Leone would be interested to Bank and solidify their relationship with RCB.
Dr. Gilpin commended President Julius Maada Bio for believing in RCB and further lauded the stance of the ruling SLPP government by way of NOT interfering in the daily operations of the Bank.
The representative from the Central Bank of Sierra Leone, John A. Tucker extoled the expansion drive of RCB which he said is a testament to financial inclusion and democratization policy of the Government which aims to bring banking services to the door steps of the people.
A prominent customer of RCB Mr. M.A Jalloh praised the Management and staff of RCB for delivering innovative Banking services and for attaching immense premium to its valued customers.
The Manager of the newly opened branch in Cline Town, Mr. Mohamed Lungay acclaimed the visionary leadership of DR. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin that is customer focused and oriented.
Mr. Hijazi from ROCKCEM appreciates the opening of a new branch in Cline Town because of its proximity to the company`s production plant and further expressed admiration for the reliable customer care services of RCB.
