Ibidapo-Obe promises to support SIFAX’s planned investment in Gambia

Oluwasegun Ibidapo-Obe, Nigerian high-commissioner to The Gambia, has pledged to support SIFAX Group in the actualisation of its planned multi-million dollar investment in The Gambia.

Ibidapo-Obe, who commended SIFAX recently during a courtesy visit of the Group officials led by Taiwo Afolabi, group executive vice chairman to the Nigerian High Commission in Gambia, assured that the commission will help in making the new business venture a success.

According to him, the commission is already mobilising patronage in readiness for the commencement of the business, which is billed for next year. He however said that he was thrilled that SIFAX Group would be establishing a multi-million dollar business in Gambia to aid economic integration of the sub-region.

“It was heartwarming to hear that a Nigerian company is making waves in the international business circle and is happening during my tenure as the High Commissioner to The Gambia. I commend SIFAX Group for investing in this country to tap into its many opportunities. I also assure you that the High Commission will not only be willing to assist in making this business thrive, but to also make SIFAX brand, a household name in Gambia,” Ibidapo-Obe said.

While thanking the High Commissioner, Taiwo Afolabi assured that SIFAX will fulfill the expectations and confidence of both the government and people of the Gambia.

“I want to thank you for your warm reception and promised support. I assure you that we will transform the Gambian economy with our investments. SIFAX Group is synonymous with excellent and innovative service delivery, and we will not renege on that,” he said.

Recall that SIFAX recently signed an agreement with the government of The Gambia to build an inland container depot (ICD), which will help in decongesting the Port of Banjul and bring a more efficient system into the country’s port operations.

Currently, SIFAX Group has taken possession of the land on which it plans to build the inland container depot in Banjul, Gambia. Report has it that contractors and equipment have been mobilised to the project site, which is projected to be completed by the first quarter of 2019.

AMAKA ANAGOR