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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Rokel Commercial Bank, Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, has delivered his end-of-year message, highlighting the bank’s achievements in 2025 while outlining key strategic priorities for 2026.
Reflecting on the outgoing year, Dr. Gilpin described 2025 as a period of unprecedented growth and innovation for the bank, noting that Rokel Commercial Bank remained focused on its vision of “Creating Opportunities” for Sierra Leoneans.
He disclosed that the bank’s performance during the year attracted major recognition locally and internationally. Among the highlights was Rokel Commercial Bank’s selection as Lead Innovative Bank 2025 in West Africa at the AfriTech Awards, alongside its recognition as Best Bank in Sierra Leone (2024–2025) by the National Union of Civil Society Organizations.
Dr. Gilpin attributed these achievements to strategic investments in digital transformation, financial inclusion, and institutional stability. He said the expansion of the Simkorpor mobile payment application and the bank’s integration into the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) significantly improved cross-border payment efficiency and supported regional trade.
He further noted that the bank’s SME development initiatives were scaled up to empower market women, Okada and Keke riders through innovative digital payment solutions, including QR code technology, aimed at broadening access to formal financial services.
Looking ahead to 2026, Dr. Gilpin outlined key priorities, including the expansion of corporate lending, strengthened cybersecurity systems, and deeper investments in technology to promote financial independence and economic sovereignty. He also revealed plans to advance the bank’s regional expansion agenda, with exploratory steps already underway in Liberia and other ECOWAS countries.
The Managing Director also highlighted continued recapitalisation efforts, stating that the bank remains stable and well-positioned to retain its status as a trusted “Bank of Choice” for customers and shareholders.
Dr. Gilpin expressed appreciation to customers for their loyalty, staff for their professionalism, and shareholders for their sustained confidence in the bank’s vision.
He concluded by extending Christmas and New Year goodwill messages, wishing all stakeholders prosperity, good health, and success in the year ahead.
