As part of its 10th year anniversary celebrations, Trust Bank Gambia Limited, a leading bank in The Gambia, yesterday held a raffle draw at the bank’s headquarters in Banjul.

The raffle prize includes an air ticket to Ghana and cash amount of 1500 US dollars.

One Ms Binta Bah Saidy emerged as the lucky winner.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Mr. Oreme Joiner, General Manager, Banking, at the Trust Bank, said the presentation is part of the bank’s 10th anniversary. Mr. Joiner indicated that the 10 years of the bank’s existence has seen excellent banking services and described the period as successful.

He maintained that Trust Bank is out, not only to make profit, but to benefit the people, noting that the bank is not only dealing with companies but individuals of all walks of life.

He added that the bank has been fully participating in nation building.

"The bank has been taking part in health, education and sports development in this country," he stated.
 
He noted that the raffle was in fact geared towards the promotion and development of sports, as the winner of the draw is given the opportunity to witness the forthcoming African Cup of Nations in Ghana.

In conclusion, Mr. Joiner thanked the winner doing business with the bank, adding that he and the entire staff of the bank are very delighted that the winner is a female, and encouraged Ms Saidy Bah to continue banking with Trust Bank.

Mr. Dodou Nyang, Marketing Manager of Trust Bank, who gave the vote of thanks, expressed similar sentiments, that the raffle draw is part of the bank’s 10-year anniversary celebration to showcase the bank’s excellent services to their numerous customers. Mr. Nyang further assured the bank’ s customers of many benefits in the future. He explained that this time the raffle bonanza was in relation to the sports sector, but a future draw would be in  the Education sector, particularly the provision of at least 10 scholarships in the Basic, Secondary, or the Tertiary level.

On a final note, Mr Nyang commended Africell Company for the provision of the software to cover the matches in Ghana.

Speaking on behalf of the lucky winner, Mr. Momodou Sanneh, Director of Basic and Secondary Education, at the Department of State for Education, indicated that he is very happy with Trust Bank, describing the bank as partners in development.

He confirmed as true that the bank has been contributing immensely in the educational sector.

Mr. Felix Ceesay of Trust Bank chaired the occasion. A good number of personnel of the marketing department were in attendance.