THE Exim Bank Tanzania –Temeke Branch Manager Joyce Sinamtwa has called upon people in Temeke District to cultivate the culture of savings as a way of making them financially independent.

Speaking during the Standard Seven Graduation for Kilakala Primary School adopted by the bank last year held at the school’s campus in Temeke district in Dar es Salaam at the weekend, Sinamtwa said building a savings culture will enable them to raise funds to finance their future projects.

She said her bank recognises that developing a savings habit and committing to a savings plan are important in these uncertain economic times adding that her bank has got tailor made bank products to encourage savings.

“Anyone with sufficient savings is an empowered individual and this is very important to us at Exim Bank.”She said

Sinamtwa said her bank is committed to providing quality banking products and has already expanded its channels by introducing Internet and mobile banking platforms to enhance the bank’s capabilities.

The Kilalala Primary School Head Teacher Abdul Kutarasa, during the event expressed gratitude for the bank’s support adding that the desks donated by the bank have to a greater extent helped to improve the school’s learning environment.

“We are very grateful to Exim Bank and other stakeholders for the support rendered to us. The school has significantly reduced the problems of shortage desks but still have a few problems to improve learning environment at the school,” Kutarasa said.

The Exim Bank Tanzania –Temeke Branch Manager Joyce Sinamtwa (third right) hands over a present to Asmini Mahamudu (left) in recognition for her exemplary performance during the Standard Seven Graduation for Kilakala Primary School held at the school’s campus in Temeke district in Dar es Salaam at the weekend. Looking on at the right is the School’s Matron Dr.Ellen Otaru and the School’s Head Teacher Abdul Kutarasa (second right). Photo by Staff Photographer.

The Exim Bank Tanzania –Temeke Branch Manager Joyce Sinamtwa (second left) makes a speech during the Standard Seven Graduation for Kilakala Primary School held at the school’s campus in Temeke district in Dar es Salaam at the weekend. Looking on at the right is the School’s Matron Dr.Ellen Otaru and the School’s Head Teacher Abdul Kutarasa (second right). Photo by Staff Photographer.

The Exim Bank Tanzania – Temeke Branch Manager Joyce Sinamtwa (right) takes time to interact with Standard Seven pupils of Kilakala Primary School held at the school’s campus in Temeke district in Dar es Salaam at the weekend. Photo by Staff Photographer.

Standard Seven pupils of Kilakala Primary School follow proceedings of the event. Photo by Staff Photographer.

A cross section of Kilakala Primary School pupils seated on the desks donated by Exim Bank last year. The desks have provided relief to the school. Photo by Staff Photographer.

Standard Seven leavers of Kilakala Primary School entertain guests during the event. Photo by Staff Photographer.

Published: Wednesday 25th Sep, 2013