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Two hit GNL jackpot

Feb 15, 2010, 2:07 PM | Article By: Sainey MK Marenah

In their bid to make customers reap the fruits of their labour, the Gambia National Lottery (GNL) over the weekend presented almost D 274, 100 to two of its lucky winner, at a presentation held at their office located in West field.

The first winner Omar Fadia, a resident of Jeshwang went away with a cheque amounting to D252, 100 after winning the PMU Jackpot, while another man Stephen Wole Oke who was the premier winner also went home with a cheque amounting to D22, 000.

Speaking to the lucky winners, the Chief Accountant at the Gambia National Lottery, Mr. Amadou Marenah told the winners to keep patronising the GNL as they will continue to receive unbeatable offer in coming weeks.

For his part, Mai Bah Marketing Officer of the GNL also echoed similar sentiments, describing GNL as a poverty alleviating institution which is here for Gambians.

She said "at GNL we believe to pay our customers in most transparent and accountable manner in which all are given equal opportunities to participate in Jackpot."

Mai Bah then congratulated the winner for their loyalty to the company.

Both winners shortly after the presentation expressed their happiness to GNL, while thanking them for improving their livelihoods.

The ceremony was moderated by Malick Jones' GNL Media Consultant.