The Gambia’s first ever paint producer company, ALFHA Trading Enterprise, has set the pace for professionally unique processing activities and commercial distribution of paint products of superior quality supported by a Swedish paint company, LIWA farg.

The top brass of LIWA colours company are in the country to offer a week-long training for their Gambian counterparts in various areas of paint processing. The training facilitated by the proprietor and manager of ALFHA trading enterprise was centered on how and why different chemicals are used in the system.

Speaking to the Daily Observer during a conducted tour of the factory located at the Kanifing Industrial Estate, behind Taf Holding Company in new Jeshwang, Jerry Ljungqvist Director General of LIWA farg in Sweden expressed delight to be associated with Seigh. He said the week-long training will cover a wide range of areas on various topics such as; processing choice of paint for different surface, the process of paint manufacturing, different methods of application, maintenance of the painted surface, among others.

According to him, there are plans in place to ensure that they expand The Gambia’s paint production to a level of exporting paint to neighbouring countries. Mr Jerry, further revealed that in their plans next year they want to have a conference in the Gambia where by 40 experts in paint production from different countries in the world will attend. He described Mr Secka as a true friend who he had worked with for many years, he said Secka’s move to invest back home shows the love he has for his country and her people.

For his part, Seigh Secka, Proprietor and Managing Director of ALFHA trading enterprise said he was encouraged by his people and friends in Europe who know that he works with a factory that produced the most quality paint in Sweden. He said people call him to find out the best quality paint and also seeks advice from him, as to the best paint. According to him each time he comes to the country he sees house painted and the walls end up black.
According to him, his paint product is widely used in Scandanavia and other European countries. "Its main paints product is water base, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. They are also guaranteed to be fungicides and spirogyras free and also environmentally friendly," said Secka.

According to him, the qualities of these paints are guaranteed to a minimum period of 5 years and will never peel off depending on their professional advice and by using their primier product for coating before painting.
 
On colours
According to him customers can always choose up to 1000 different colours from their colour chart. "We use our data system for mixing of colours enabling us to maintain the same colour choice of up to any quantity the customer may need and at all times.

Mr Secka used the opportunity to thank the Gambian leader for giving him an enabling environment to established business in the country.
He hailed GIPZA for their advice, showing him a way forward in  business investment. Customers who wish to know more about ALFHA trading enterprise can contact the shop on the following numbers: 4378867/ 4393856
Nianija by-election date announced

The date for the Nianija by-election has been set by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). This was revealed through a press released signed by Isatou Jallow-Ndure, a commission member, and sent to media houses.

The full text of the release is reproduced below
Following the vacancy of the seat of the Nianija Constituency, the Independent Electoral Commission will conduct a by-election to fill the said vacant seat on Thursday 18th December 2008. Nomination forms will be issued out to the public from Monday 24th November 2008. Nomination of candidates will be held at the Janjanbureh Regional Office on Thursday 4th December 2008 from 8 O’ clock in the morning to 4 O’ clock in the afternoon. Campaign starts from 6th and ends on 16th December 2008.