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PMA Honors Dr. Jihad Al-Wazir on the Occasion of Termination of His Work as Governor
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PMA Honors Dr. Jihad Al-Wazir on the Occasion of Termination of His Work as Governor

The PMA honored today Dr. Jihad Al-Wazir on the occasion of the termination of his two terms in office as Governor of the PMA. The ceremony took place in the presence of the new Governor Mr. Azzam Abdul Karim Shawwa, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Shehadeh Hussein and PMA staff.

In his speech, the Deputy Governor commended Dr. Al-Wazir for his outstanding contribution to the PMA. Addressing Dr. Al-Wazir he said: “You are officially leaving us, but in our hearts you will forever remain our dear brother. You have fulfilled the mission entrusted to you with loyalty, leaving a firmly-established institution, acknowledged by the world for its high level of professionalism and competence”.

Mr Shawwa highly praised Dr. Al-Wazir for the achievements made under his leadership, particularly with respect to financial stability in Palestine. He added that these achievements, in spite of the extremely hard and complex situations that prevail due to ongoing occupation, blockade and Palestinian division, have earned the PMA favorable assessment by international institutions.

Mr. Riyad Abu Shehadeh, Assistant to the Governor, elaborated on the great progress witnessed by the PMA since its establishment, emphasizing the leading role played by Dr. Jihad Al-Wazir, as well as the former Governors: Dr. Fouad Bseiso, Dr. Amin Haddad and Dr. George Al-Abed. He added that the appointment of a new governor with the competence and expertise of Mr. Azzam Shawwa was to the advantage of the PMA, securing its momentum of development and progression.

In her speech on behalf of PMA employees in Ramallah, Ms.Sherin Al-Ahmad expressed sincere gratitude to Dr. Al-Wazir for the fruitful efforts he made to institutionalize and develop the PMA and advance the banking industry in Palestine. She noted that owing to Dr. Al-Wazir’s leadership and professional guidance, as well as his persistence and defiance, the PMA managed to bring about a number of achievements that are a source of PMA employees’ pride and gratification. 

Mr. Radwan Ashour made a speech on behalf of Gaza employees. He recalled several of PMA’s important measures and resolutions which were made upon instructions from Dr. Al-Wazir during the Israeli aggression against Gaza, most prominent of which was the decision to postpone payment of loans and maintain banking system operation amidst ongoing bombardment and during ceasefire. During the war, Dr. Al-Wazir compassion was evident through several gestures including his continuous checking on employees and their families.

Dr. Al-Wazir expressed his heart-felt pleasure for the affection he received from the PMA family of employees, with whom he had worked for 10 years; eight of which he served as Governor. He noted that the PMA will remain a prominent and important milestone of his professional life. He thanked PMA staff and said that PMA achievements and successes would not have been possible without their professionalism, competence and loyalty. 

In recognition of his generous efforts and the significant role he played at the PMA, Dr. Al-Wazir was presented with an honorary shield at the end of the ceremony.
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