A Ramadan Iftar hosted by Comium Gambia brought journalists, editors, and communication stakeholders together on Wednesday evening to tighten media-telecom ties.
Comium's pitch to the press
Comium's pitch to the press
- Hassan Kabbani, Comium's CEO, framed the event as a celebration of media partnership.
- Kabbani called journalists strategic partners in national development.
- Network expansion, better service quality, and digital inclusion are on the company's agenda.
- Transparency and open communication are supposedly baked into how Comium operates.
- Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, attended the Iftar.
- Ceesay called the media a bridge between institutions and the public.
- His remarks praised Comium's comeback as an active telecom player, boosting digital literacy.
- A post-Ramadan friendly football tournament for media houses got teased as a Comium collab.
- Kabbani stressed that The Gambia's digital ecosystem needs operators, regulators, and the government working together.
- Connectivity improvements are framed as vital for education and entrepreneurship.
- Constructive engagement is key to preserving the country's peace, per the minister.
- Ida Ceesay, Comium's Director of Communication and Public Relations, wrapped things up with a vote of thanks.
