In a bid to complement Government's efforts to ensure an environment free from malaria  and related diseases, staff of The Gambia Telecommunications Company (GAMTEL), and their counterparts from the Gambia Cellular Company (GAMCEL), on Saturday conducted a cleansing exercise at the Gambia Telecommunications Multimedia Institute and its surroundings in Kanifing.

The twin-companies conducted the exercise in preparation for the Independent celebrations.

Speaking at the grounds, Rein Zwolsman, Chief Executive officer of Gamtel/Gamcel expressed delight in  his company's participation in the monthly cleansing exercise. According to him, such exercises will help to create a healthy nation. He commended his staff for their positive turnout.

Mr Geert, Gamtel/Gamcel's Chief Technical Officer, also emphasised on the importance of a clean working environment, noting that the GTMI premises need to be cleaned in order  to help preserve the company's  technical equipment.

Other speakers at the occasion included Amadou Touray, GAMTEL's Public Relations Officer and Almamy Gasama, Gamcel's Sales and Marketing Manager.