Contract Award in West Africa

Westminster Group PLC
22 April 2008


                                                                 22nd April 2008



                   Westminster Group Plc: New contract Award
                 Integrated Bank Security Systems - West Africa


Westminster Group plc ('Westminster' or 'the Group'), the AIM listed supplier of
system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and
safety markets worldwide, announces that it has been awarded a further contract
with Ecobank, a leading independent West African Banking Group, with an initial
value of circa USD90,000.

Ecobank serves wholesale and retail customers from its network of over 350
branches across 18 countries throughout West and Central Africa.

Westminster conducted a pilot installation for Ecobank in 2007 with a view to
testing its integrated security solutions for roll out throughout the branch
network. As a result of the successful pilot, Westminster has already installed
systems in seven Ecobank branches within Ghana. The latest contract is for two
additional branches in Accra, Ghana.

This contract involves the installation of high security, fully integrated
security systems at each branch including CCTV surveillance, bespoke ATM
monitoring equipment, access control and intruder alarm systems. The branch
systems have the capability of automatically reporting to Ecobank's Head Office
to allow remote Control & Command, interrogation and monitoring of each
individual branch.

It is Ecobank's intention that Westminster will install similar security
protection throughout its entire branch network. A further 6 branches have
already been surveyed and are currently under consideration.

Commenting on the latest contract award, Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of
Westminster Group, said:

'I am very pleased to announce this latest contract award especially as this is
repeat business from an important client. It further demonstrates our ability to
build long-term relationships and provide high quality services to emerging and
third world economies.

'We see great opportunities for Westminster in the African, Asian and Middle
Eastern markets. Our strategy of providing consultancy advice and technical
support at a local level through our international agency network will, we
believe, enable us to generate significant additional revenues from these
regions. In this particular case, the potential to supply the system to
Ecobank's entire 350 branch network, including ongoing maintenance and technical
support, would substantially boost our recurring revenues.'


Enquiries:

Peter Fowler                  01295 756 300
Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Clive Carver                  020 7600 1658
FinnCap

Tom Cooper/Paul Vann          0117 920 0092
Winningtons Financial


Notes:

Westminster Group plc is a leader in the supply of system solutions and products
to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide.

Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of
advanced technology security solutions. These can range from product only
assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design and
implementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection and
surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises
governments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and blue
chip commercial organisations.






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