National Savings Bank begins 2021 on a high note

NSB Chairperson Keasila Jayawardena

NSB General Manager and  CEO Ajith W. Peiris

National Savings Bank (NSB) ceremoniously commenced the first working day of the New Year at the Head Office premises of the bank in Kollupitiya.

The proceedings of the event began with the chanting of pirith and anushasana by the members of Maha Sangarathne, which continued with invoking of blessings by the clergies of Christian, Hindu and Islamic religions. 

The occasion was attended by Chairperson Keasila Jayawardana, Director Jayantha Perera, General Manager/CEO Ajith Peiris, Senior Deputy General Manager K. Ravindran, deputy general managers and the assistant general managers and senior management and the entire staff of the Head Office were also present at the occasion. 

General Manager/CEO Peiris addressing the staff stated that even though 2020 was a year full of challenges the bank had achieved all the targets successfully.  

Chairperson Jayawardana addressing the staff thanked them for their tireless efforts in 2020 and said there were many new innovations to be introduced in 2021 to cater to customers more effectively. Jayawardana also emphasised the need for the collective effort of the staff for the betterment of the bank and the country in future.

The staff commenced work for the new year by giving an oath to serve the people efficiently, productively with firm determination, utmost commitment, honesty, dedication and loyalty to the people.

National Savings Bank wishes its valued customers, other stake holders and all Sri Lankans a happy and prosperous new year.

-Pix by Ruwan Walpola