Editor,

Please, allow me space to express my views on the current state of affairs in the communication sector in The Gambia, in this widely read media of yours.

There is no doubt that the coming of GSM companies in the country has registered a lot of remarkable achievements and that they are also contributing immensely in the socio-economic development of the people.

Already there are numerous indications that thanks to this development, the living standards of number of families have been uplifted, and the impact has been felt even beyond, into other sectors such as health, education, etc.

Gambians readers can attest to the fact that even a poor man in the street is seen with a mobile communicating to friends and families.

The current marketing trend of communication is so competitive that it has made communication easier; we need not mention the unlimited offers they are rendering to their customers.

Imagine how many people have become millionaires, how many poor men are driving home luxurious cars and how many people are enjoying free scholarships to degree levels, just to name a few.

I want to extend my message to Gambians to appreciate this mammoth development within this short period of time. The coming of these three GSM operators has really changed the lives of many.

There are other business companies who are making millions of dalasis every day yet they never want to invest it in the country but they rather take all that money and save it in their foreign accounts.

I think the current state of the GSM communication market is a good strategy, since the money is spent on their customers.

The GSM companies need support, especially since all the employees of these companies are predominantly youths who are the number one priority of the Gambian leader.

Jainaba Wilson

New Yundum