The Brikama branch of the Guaranty Trust Bank on Monday donated twenty bags of rice, twelve bags of sugar and some buckets, worth over D20,000 to flood victims of Western Region, at a presentation ceremony held at the Brikama branch. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, representative of the bank’s Managing Director, Sir James Bitaye expressed the bank’s concern over the trauma the victims face after being hit by the flood. According to him, the gesture is in response to a call made by the Western Region Disaster Management Committee.

“This small token is Guaranty Trust Bank’s contribution to help the victims. We hope it would cheer them up to know that we have concern for them,” he said.  He assured them of the bank’s readiness to work with the people and to help in the event of such natural disasters.  He thanked the Brikama Area Council for their invaluable support and cooperation.

In receiving the donated items, Abdou FM Badjie, Governor of Western Region, said disaster in his region this year, has reached catastrophic proportion and has been problematic.  He described the bank’s contribution as a step towards relieving natural disasters affecting the lives of the people.  According to him, the gesture will uplift the victims.  He underscored the bank’s efforts in financial management and called on all to close ranks in the interest of unity.

While commending the bank for the goodwill gesture, Governor Badjie expressed optimism and vowed that the gift will reach the beneficiaries.

Mr Ousman Gaye, Chairman of Brikama Area Council, in his vote of thanks, described the gesture as a kind one and thanked the bank for the kind gesture.

The ceremony was attended by Bala Musa Cham, Chief Executive Officer, Brikama Area Council, Lamin Gassama, Western Region Youth Committee and other senior officials.

The ceremony was chaired by Sereign Modou Joof, Public Relations Officer, Brikama Area Council.