Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB) is taking strategic steps toward expanding its operations into Liberia, with the bank’s Managing Director, Dr. Walton Ekundayo Gilpin, leading a high-powered delegation to the Sierra Leone Embassy in Monrovia as part of an ongoing feasibility mission.
The visit, welcomed by Head of Chancery Mrs. Sia A. Tejan, involved cordial and insightful exchanges with embassy officials. It forms part of RCB’s regional expansion strategy in line with President Julius Maada Bio’s vision for Sierra Leonean institutions to establish a presence across West Africa.
Dr. Gilpin emphasized the importance of the visit, noting that the bank had already met with key Liberian stakeholders including the Governor of the Central Bank and the Minister of Finance who were supportive of the initiative.
In addition to diplomatic engagements, Dr. Gilpin revealed that the delegation also held productive discussions with Liberian business leaders.
“As we continue to explore the potentials for business in Liberia, we also met with Liberian business leaders to share our vision,” he stated. “That engagement was crucial as far as directing our focus and making the decisions that would ultimately lead us to where we want to be as a bank.”
Deputy Ambassador Lusine Kallon commended the RCB team for their forward-looking approach, raising strategic questions which were ably addressed by Dr. Gilpin and Director of Internal Audit, Mr. Charles B.S. Sesay. Mr. Sesay further stressed the key role of the Embassy’s Trade Attaché, Mr. Faroog Cole, in connecting the bank with Liberia’s private sector.
As a token of goodwill, Dr. Gilpin presented copies of RCB’s corporate magazine to the embassy team. The Head of Chancery later handed them over to the Deputy Ambassador, who assured the delegation of the Embassy’s continued support.
The RCB delegation included senior officials from key departments such as Operations and Treasury, Enterprise Risk Management, Marketing, Finance, Public Relations, and Simkorpor Mobile Services, reflecting the bank’s broad-based commitment to exploring sustainable opportunities in the Liberian market.
This mission marks a significant milestone in RCB’s regional growth journey, positioning the bank as a leading force in West Africa’s financial services sector.