Outgoing GTBank MD bids farewell to VP

The outgoing managing director of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank) Friday bade farewell to the vice president and minister of Women’s Affairs, Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy at State House.

Olalekan Sanusi, who was accompanied to State House by the incoming MD, Olufemi Omotoso, used the opportunity to thank the Gambian officials for the remarkable support rendered over the years as well as ensuring a business-friendly environment.

The outgoing MD, who is taking up a new appointment in Accra, Ghana, further stated that they deem it prudent to pay a courtesy call on VP Njie-Saidy, so as to introduce his successor to the Gambian officials.

He described the new MD as a man with a vast wealth of experience, who had previously worked at their branch in Liberia before taking up the Banjul assignment.

Sanusi also commented on The Gambia’s banking performance in recent times saying it is a country where business is viable due to its political stability.

He stated that the bank is a responsible corporate institution and that they pay corporate taxes which amount to millions of dalasi annually.

“Currently, we employ about 250 Gambians and we are committed to transfer the knowledge and skills in fulfillment of the South-South Cooperation,” he added.

Sanusi also hailed the authorities for ensuring stability in the country. “The Gambia is a safe haven to me and the authorities have demonstrated a high level of confidence on us to do business here,” he concluded.

On his part, the incoming MD, Olufemi Omotoso, expressed similar sentiments and thanked the Gambian authorities for creating the enabling environment for businesses to operate successfully in the country.

In her response, VP Njie-Saidy thanked the outgoing GTBank MD for the efforts he put in while serving in the country. She also welcomed his successor on behalf of the Gambian leader and the entire citizenry.

She assured that the Gambia government is appreciative of the bank’s intervention in the development of the country and thanked the officials for their efforts.

She further assured that the Gambia government has placed a lot of confidence and trust on the bank, which she said, is as a result of the bank’s remarkable performance.

The vice president finally assured the new GTB MD of government’s full time support in creating the enabling business and policy environment for businesses to thrive.

Alhagie Saihou Denton, GTBank Group head of Public Sector also thanked the leadership of the country for creating an enabling environment to conduct business.  Babou Gai, head of Corporate Affairs, GTBank chaired the occasion.