NMB for hailed for supporting Isle’s development

ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar Second Vice President Hemed Suleiman Abdullah has commended NMB Bank for being instrumental in supporting Zanzibar’s development agenda. Mr Abdullah was speaking during an Iftar hosted by NMB in the Isles over the weekend.

He noted that the integration of the bank’s core banking system with that of the Zanzibar government has tremendously helped to increase the government’s revenue collections in recent years.

“I assure you that we will continue to strengthen our systems through NMB because I understand that you have done a lot of work for the Zanzibar government,” he said adding, “I must admit that, the increase in revenue collections is one of the success stories for NMB’s contribution,” He hailed NMB Bank for maintaining a positive culture of organising Iftar events for its customers that aligns with its ‘close to you’ philosophy.

Mr Abdullah during the event reiterated his government’s commitment to continue working closely with the bank which has invested heavily in technology to provide seamless banking services.

NMB Bank hosted two separate Iftar dinner events for the Muslim community in Unguja and Pemba as part of the bank’s tradition to honour and celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.

The events brought together over 1,000 stakeholders in Zanzibar and Pemba including the bank’s customers who are observing the holy month of Ramadan, leaders of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (SMZ), orphaned and abandoned children among others.

Earlier, the NMB Bank Chief Executive Officer, Ms Ruth Zaipuna said her bank embarked on its long-time tradition of organising Iftar events as a sign of gratitude for its customers’ continued trust as the bank of your choice.

“Organising Iftar events is our long-time tradition and aligns with our close to you philosophy. Such gestures bring us closer. We are glad to organise this Iftar event for our Muslim community in Zanzibar,” she said.

During the event, she urged orphaned and abandoned children to continue to grow in faith and increase their efforts in everything they do in life, especially in their studies.

On his part the NMB Bank’s Senior Manager for Personal Banking, Mr Ally Ngingite while speaking during the Zanzibar Iftar event reaffirmed his bank’s commitment to continue with its long-term culture of organising such events for the Muslim community in Pemba as such events help build mutual bonds with its clients.