The FM Sudafix Group is enormously proud to announce the recent training initiative that they have delivered to Gamtel (Gambia telecommunications) through the JMI training division. The training lectures and workshops were led by the FM Sudafix Technical Director John Maher and supported by other members of the JMI training team. The course covered numerous modules, such as lightning theory and applying its standards, earthing principals for telecommunication sites, and protecting against the threat of electrical surges. Shortly after arriving back in the UK, before setting off on his next trip John Maher stated: “As soon as I heard about the training due to occur with Gamtel I knew that I had to clear my schedule and attend. The African continent has been under resourced in terms of technical expertise for far too long and I was committed to playing my part in changing that. When we held our first meetings with Gamtel senior management it swiftly became apparent that other European companies had failed them in the past and I was determined to rectify that. Watching the Gamtel team embrace the latest techniques and establishing the considerable difference they could make to the Gambia was both humbling and inspiring. It is a true testament to Abdoulie Bass and the Gamtel management that they are prepared to invest in development of their staff and facilities and by doing so invest in the future of the Gambia. This course has been one of our best and it is clear it will make a difference to the Gambia, and in turn making that difference and witnessing Gamtel’s commitment to update, upgrade and improve for their people is a great privilege that has certainly made a difference in me.”
Gamtel was represented at the training by the following delegates: Abdoulie Bass, Alieu Sanneh, Dodou Njie, Edrisa Jobe, Lamin Chorr, Abdoulie Bojang, Baboucarr Secka, Edrisa Bahoum, Kemo Bojang, and Lamin Kolly.
Below are a sample of the images from the trip to Gambia. You can also view the FM Sudafix Flickr Gallery which has the images from the trip as well.
