From Exchange Announcements...

Wednesday 30th January 2008

 
Reliance Financial Services has won three prestigious awards conferred by The Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Business Person of the Year (2007), Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) of the Year (2007), and Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2007). Reliance is the youngest institution ever to receive these accolades, having been in business only 13 months.

 
Founded by three young Gambian professionals, (Messrs. Baboucarr Khan, Ismaila Faal and Seedy Njie), Reliance has the vision to be the leading financial services provider for individuals, small and medium sized business (SMEs), and micro enterprise in West Africa. Reliance has already provided access to savings to over 8,500 depositors, and employs more than 80 Gambians. The institution has also been appointed the fourth direct agent of Western Union in The Gambia.

 
In response to questions about Reliance’s achievements, Mr. Khan noted that “It is important that the provision of financial services be seen as an important catalyst for building economies, enterprises, promoting entrepreneurship as well as regenerating the local economy in the communities.” He hopes that Reliance’s efforts, in concert with government policies, will rejuvenate the economy of The Gambia.
Congratulations to Reliance and keep up the good work!