The commemoration event which gathered the Bank Employees from its different branches and Head Office started with a walk to remember from the Bank Headquarters to the Executive Suite building where the commemoration activities took place.
Speaking at the commemoration event, the Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Arah Sadava said that the commemoration period is an opportunity to reflect on what happened and to strive for hope, Unity, and peace in the daily lives.
“Every year, as we remember and honor the lives lost, what happened 25 years ago is never too easy to comprehend. As the effects of what happened 25 years ago still ring in our minds, hearts and our homes; commemoration is an opportune moment for us to remember to bring back hope in our lives, to pray for unity, peace, and love amongst us and also to improve our lives and the lives of those who have lost their loved ones during the Genocide,” Mrs. Sadava said.
She added that on behalf of the Board of Directors, the Management and Employees, AB Bank Rwanda joins the Rwandan Community and friends of Rwanda to honor the memory of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi and to stand against any Genocide ideology. The bank is going to contribute as much as possible to Remember-Unite-Renew.
The commemoration event featured a discussion titled the Unity of Rwandans in rebuilding Rwanda after Genocide, fighting against Genocide ideology and rebuilding an ideal vision moderated by Mr. Prosper Rwigemera, a Bank Employee. Among other activities were prayers for peace and healing, the light of Hope, the testimonies from Genocides Survivors and the screening of a documentary film on the 1994 Genocide.
AB Bank Rwanda is a fully-fledged microfinance bank, which offers a wide range of financial products that serve both retail and corporate clients. The bank has a network of 6 branches in Rwanda; 5 of which are located in key areas of the capital city, Kigali, while the 6th branch is in Musanze, covering the Northern part of the country. The bank also has 6 credit outlets which are located in Muhanga, Rwamagana, Kabarondo, Huye, Gicumbi and Nyagatare.
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