On 19th
July, The Board of Directors of the National Bank of Commerce (NBC)
Limited announced that Mr. Lawrence Mafuru, the Managing Director of
National Bank of Commerce has been requested and accepted to go on leave
in order to allow investigations into some irregularities allegedly
perpetrated at the Bank.
Chairman
of the NBC Board of Directors Dr. Mussa J Assad said, “The Board of
Directors of NBC has received allegations of some irregularities against
NBC Executive Management. NBC is a reputable and trusted bank, for
best practice and good governance a proper investigation has been
initiated on this matter. The Board of Directors has therefore decided
to put Mr. Lawrence Mafuru, the NBC Managing Director, on leave during
the investigation period. This is expected to be completed shortly.”
He
further added, “Please note, there is no presumption of guilt on Mr
Mafuru or any other executive. Let me to assure you, that we have a
very professional leadership team which operates and executes their
duties with the highest level of integrity, with the sole purpose of
serving our customers, both internal and external and meeting business
objectives.”
Lawrence
Mafuru said: “I am very supportive of the investigation into the
allegations that have been raised against me by a whistle blower. My
conscience is very clear and I hope that after this investigation our
customers, shareholders, staff and the public at large will prove that
the bank is managed and run in accordance with the best corporate
governance standards”.
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