Board Chairman of Bills Micro-credit Limited, Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, has recognized Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, the founder of the now-defunct UT Bank.
Mr Quaye stated that Prince Kofi Amoabeng and his UT Financial Services granted him a loan of GH¢7,000 during the early phase of his business.
In his speech at the 15th anniversary celebration of Bills Micro-credit, previously known as Quick Credit, Richard Nii-Armah Quaye expressed his gratitude to Amoabeng for the financial support provided to his company.
“Captain, thank you so much. I want everyone to know that the first loan our company took was GH¢7,000 and it was from UT Financial Services”, he said, attracting applause from the audience.
Bills Micro-credit marked its 15th Anniversary on Thursday, May 20, with an elegant dinner at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra.
Charles Sampson, the overall best staff, was awarded a brand new Hyundai Tucson vehicle and a cash prize of GH¢200,000 by Bills Board Chairman, Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, in recognition of his long service and dedication.
Fourteen other employees of Bills Micro-credit, formerly Quick Credit, each received a brand new Toyota Vitz vehicle, while five selected workers were specially rewarded with a GH¢200,000 cash prize each.
Fifteen loyal customers of Bills were given 55-inch TV sets and interest-free loans of up to GH¢100,000 each.