Sunday, August 29, 2010

Gambia seals energy deal with Malaysian Company

The Gambian government has signed an energy agreement with a Malaysian Company (Clearlink) under which it would be provided with adequate power generation, transmission and distribution, PANA reported Saturday.


Mohammed Noordin Zaini, a top official of the Malaysian Company who is part of a Malaysian delegation on a working visit to the country, signed for his company w hile Gambia's National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) Managing Director, Momodou Jallow, signed on behalf of the Gambian government.


Shortly after signing the agreement, Mr. Zaini reportedly expressed his company's commitment towards the project.


He described the deal as one which would be 'a win-win situation' for both parties.