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Newly named Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi – Ego, has challenged the Airtel Uganda Ltd and Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Ltd team to create more Digital and Financial Products for the masses.
Dr. Atingi made the remarks while welcoming the new Managing Director of Airtel Uganda (GSM Entity), Mr. Soumendra Sahu, to Uganda.
The Airtel team was led by the Managing Director of Airtel Uganda Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), Mr. Japhet Aritho, who paid a courtesy call on the Governor.
News of his appointment came during this courtesy meeting.
On his part, Mr. Sahu, Airtel Uganda (GSM)’s Managing Director, congratulated the Governor on his appointment and reiterated Airtel Uganda’s commitment to invest in an agile network that supports the country’s Digital and Financial transformation agenda.
The Governor challenged the Airtel team to scale up consumer protection measures especially education on digital privacy and cyber security to combat online fraud that remains a challenge in the industry. He reassured the team that the national switch will be ready and urged the industry to be patient with the Central Bank.
The Airtel Money Managing Director, Mr. Japhet Aritho promised the Governor AMCUL’s continuous investment in expanding credit, savings, Insurance and other financial services.
