By Saidu Dumbuya
Members of Parliament from both sides of the aisle have showered endless praises on the one of the state owned enterprises, the Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB) for its growth in leading the financial sector.
The MPs commended the bank during the debate on the State Owned Enterprises and Governance Act bill on Tuesday, 25thMarch, 2025.
According to the MPs, while the other State Owned Enterprises are badly degenerating, the Rokel Commercial bank is setting the pace.
Making his submission, the Whip of the opposition All Peoples Congress (APC), Hon.Abdul Karim Kamara, revealed that the Rokel Commercial Bank was at the brink of collapse until it was bailed out by government and that now, through the indefatigable leadership of Dr. AaltonEkundayoGilpin, it has now become an example for others to emulate.
MPs noted that if the leadership of RCB can transform that institution to an enviable government entity there is every possibility for others to do same.
The MPs cited the Sierra Leone State Lottery which should have been in position to generate the much needed income for the State but that it is becoming relatively moribund.
Rounding up the debate, the Deputy Leader of the opposition, APC, Hon.Daniel Koroma said that since the Speaker has established a Public Interest Committee, the Committee should summon all State Owned Enterprises for questioning.
The MP further that apart from the non-performing State Owned Enterprises, there are success stories from the RCB, National Petroleum Authority (NPA), among others.
He said the leadership of these institutions should be invited to come and share how they were able to metamorphose from almost dying institutions to where they are today.
