People’s Bank held a ceremony at their Moratuwa branch auditorium to distribute ‘Aswenna’ loans, a unique product launched to support the Government’s development programme to create a self sufficient nation.
The event was graced by the presence of People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse and Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Ranjith Kodituwakku.
The loans were granted to customers engaged in the fishing industry to purchase multi-day and single-day boats, nets and other tools as well as for ice manufacturing.
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department Director (Development) H.J.M. Nihal Palitha, Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council Saman Lal Fernando, Media Secretary of Fisheries Ministry and Secretary of National Fisheries Congress Nelson Edirisinghe, National Organizer of National Fisheries Congress Chandra Frenando, People’s Bank Deputy General Manager (Enterprise Banking) Krishani Narangoda, Assistant General Manager (Small & Medium Enterprises) Wickrama Narayana, Assistant General Manager (Colombo Outer) Thushari Hewawasam, Assistant Regional Manager Madhawa Kananke Hewage, Assistant Regional Manager Priyanka Ratnasiri, Moratuwa Branch Manager Deepani Perera and several others participated in the event.
