Our History
The Liberia Bankers’ Association (LBA) was founded in 1976 as a non-political professional, not for profit association . The primary objectives of the LBA are:
To promote the continuance of a professional and sound commercial banking system in Liberia
To provide a forum for the discussion and communication of issues affecting the banking community in particular and the economy and development of Liberia in general.
To promote public and individual education of the banking industry and practices.
The LBA is a Legal Organization fostering financial sector development in Liberia. Membership of the LBA is open to all commercial banks operating within the Republic of Liberia. The LBA aims to serve its members by enhancing their role as financial services providers . This is accomplished through advocacy activities both from the legislative and regulatory standpoint, public awareness and education, research and the promotion of products.
The Association is governed by its By -laws and constitution . The management of the association is vested in the secretariat under the supervision of the Executive Committee. The LBA plays a pivotal role as a stakeholder in aiding the Government of Liberia in the implementation of Monetary policies.
In furtherance of its objective, the LBA established the Liberia Bankers Association Secretariat which runs the daily operational activities of the Association. The Secretariat is headed by Mrs. Doreen McIntosh, a former Bank Executive. Establishment of the secretariat now provides a physical presence for the Secretariat on the 3rd floor of the Luke Building, Broad & Johnson Streets , Monrovia . The secretariat handles all administrative matters of the LBA , dissemination of information /correspondence to and from the Central Bank of Liberia and Government agencies , coordinates the interface with West African Bankers Association (WABA) and other Regional / Supranational associations and maintains a library, files and records of the association.
The Association is headed by the President, Mr. Olalaken Balogun, who is a MD of BLOOM BANK. Her functions are executed by standing committees under the supervision of the Secretariat.
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