15 July 2025
Dr. Walton E. Gilpin
Managing Director
Rokel Commercial Bank
25-27 Siaka Stevens Street
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Congratulations on Your Reappointment as Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank
Dear Dr. Gilpin,
On behalf of Weldios University, I extend our warmest congratulations on your reappointment as the Managing Director of Rokel Commercial Bank (RCB). This remarkable achievement is a testament to your exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and outstanding contributions to Sierra Leone’s financial sector. As a distinguished alumnus and esteemed member of our Board of Directors, you continue to exemplify the values of excellence, innovation, and service that Weldios University holds dear. Your visionary stewardship has not only propelled RCB to new heights, evidenced by the bank’s unprecedented recapitalization and expansion, but has also strengthened financial inclusion and economic growth across the nation. Your pursuit of regional expansion into Liberia and investments in digital banking further underscore your commitment to transformative progress. Weldios University takes immense pride in your accomplishments and stands firmly in support of your endeavors. We are confident that under your continued leadership, RCB will scale even greater milestones and solidify its role as a cornerstone of West Africa’s financial landscape. Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved reappointment. We look forward to celebrating your future successes and remain honored by your enduring affiliation with our institution.
Warm regards,
Dr. Ugo Magnus Kel
Registrar-Chairman, selection board of the university.
Weldios University