User:Ibrahim Kargbo

Makeni derives from a Temne word "m'keni" which when translated means "do you gain?".The name of the city clearly tells us that quite a good number of the inhabitants are engaged in the informal sector especially trading.Makeni is the head quarter town of the Northern Province. The city has a number of ethnic groups which encourages inter-marriages and national cohesion. Today the city can boast of six banking institutions, namely, Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, Rokel Commercial Bank, Ecobank, Access Bank, FIB, and GTB.These banking institutions are contributing significantly to economic growth in the city. Today Makeni is beaming with pride because it is home to Wusum Hotel, one of the most beautiful hotels in the country. The hotel is providing a wide range of services to both visitors and inhabitants.