A year after these initial nationalisations, Nyerere praised the Tanzanian Asians for their role in ensuring the successful running of the nationalised banks, stating: "these people deserve the gratitude of our country"
Patatha chaka chimodzi chitatha kukhazikitsidwa koyamba, Nyerere adayamika anthu aku Tanzania chifukwa cha ntchito yawo yowonetsetsa kuti mabanki otetezedwa akuyenda bwino, ponena kuti: 'anthuwa akuyenera kuyamikiridwa ndi dziko lathu'