By: Bakary Ceesay
In recognition of the role and efforts of Gambians home and abroad, investGambia is organizing New Year’s Eve Mega Gala and Merit Awards, Gambia (MAG) on 31st December 2021 at Penchami Hall, Paradise Suites Hotel, Kololi, The Gambia.
Invest Gambia (IG) is a not-for-profit financial institution providing properly structured debt financing
solutions to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in The Gambia. The Invest Gambia Group, while
delivering market returns, aims to achieve social impact. Invest Gambia focus on lending to successful
Gambian SMEs in need of funding for growth or expansion of their businesses, primarily as a senior secured offshore lender. It has structured financial offerings with tenors adapted to the cash
generation capabilities of the SME.
Invest Gambia has management, staff, and credit committee members who are independent from Invest Gambia Group and its activities. Understanding that
medium-sized Gambian businesses typically have different collateral to offer more than their larger
counterparts, Invest Gambia Private Credit works with them on a flexible basis to ensure that deserving borrowers have access to appropriate debt financing.
Invest Gambia is a reputable establishment built to guide, support, encourage, and invite more
investors into The Gambia. At Invest Gambia, we believe that value creation is achieved by focusing
on corporate responsibility and sustainability alongside capital investments. Invest Gambia is
targeting growing SMEs with solid track-records, proven cash generation capabilities, and viable business plans, in various sectors– except for non-ethical or speculative industries.
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In observance of The Gambia’s 56th Anniversary, and in recognition of the role and efforts of
Gambians and those in the Diaspora, Invest Gambia is organizing an international event on 31st
December 2021, with a focus on individuals, companies, charity organizations, and professional
associations, amongst others that continue to position the nation in the positive light through their
contributions to the Gambian community, and society at large.
Gambians are doing great things wherever they are, home (The Gambia) and abroad. This must not go
unnoticed! Invest Gambia has come up with the Merit Awards, Gambia (MAG) to recognize and
appreciate the efforts of Gambians in national development. The Gala Night and Awards is meant to
recognize individuals and organizations for their achievements and commitment to society.
This event is aimed at bringing Gambians in the Diaspora and those living in The Gambia to public
attention and celebrating excellence in national breakthroughs and accomplishments in the nation
and beyond.
The program is scheduled to take place on 31st December 2021 at Penchami Hall, Paradise Suites
Hotel, Kololi. We intend to award a total of 100 Gambians who have and continue to contribute to
national development. The purpose of this national event on New Year’s Eve 2021 is to honor the
participation of old and young people in national development.
The categories of the Merit Awards, Gambia, include those who have excelled or contributed in the
following development areas includes Writing,
Agriculture, Information Communication Technology (ICT),
Science Technology and Innovation, Water Resources,
Finance and Economics, Youths and Sports, Oil & Gas / Energy,
Education, Entertainment, Arts and Tourism, Hotel and Catering Management, Housing and Real Estate, Transportation, Fashion and Aesthetics, Philanthropy, Leadership development, music and film.
Christopher Mendy, alias Gambian Chris Black managing partner of Invest Gambia told Voice vibes that Gambians are doing great things wherever they are, home and abroad.This must not go unnoticed!
“This international event on New Year’s Eve is meant to recognize and appreciate the efforts of Gambians who’ve changed the narration on how stories are told about The Gambia.
German-based Gambian young entrepreneur explained that the event will avail Gambians the opportunity to network with professionals, share business ideas, reconnect with new and old friends, dialogue on peace, and champion national unity.
“There will be fireworks, dance, art exhibitions, spoken word poetry, music, and unlimited entertainment. Help us spread the message using the hashtags: #investgambia #meritawardsgambia #31december2021” The gala will feature Gambia artiste include Hussain Dada, Musa Filly Jobarteh, Sophia, Miss Jobizz, Barhama, Nobles, Jalimadi and many others.
