The event was held in the Gambia from 13th to 16th March 2023. In a letter addressed to the DG of PURA, the Director of the Telecommunication Standardisation Bureau at the ITU in Geneva, Seizo Onoe commended PURA for the diligent and “excellent arrangements provided”.
He also thanked PURA and The Gambia for the warm reception and hospitality shown to participants and delegates of the regional meeting throughout the period.
“The efficient organisation and support provided throughout the meetings were appreciated by all delegates. Please convey my thanks to everyone involved in making these events a success.”
For his part, Yusupha M. Jobe, director General of PURA, said the authority appreciates the show of gratitude expressed by ITU in the successful hosting of the just concluded regional meeting.
DG Jobe however, renewed his authority’s unwavering commitment and devotion to working with organisations like ITU for improved delivery of telecommunication services in Africa.
He indicated that PURA as a multi-sector regulator is ever committed to strengthening ICT standardisation processes to improve services in the country.
He thanked the sister regulatory bodies, Gambia Government, consumer advocacy groups, academia and other participants for their indispensable inputs in making the Banjul meeting a resounding success.
DG Jobe also expressed appreciation to their sponsors such as Infocom International, Planet Network International, Infovista, Qcell, Africell, Jah Oil, Techworld among others especially PURA staff who have worked resolutely and tirelessly to make the meeting a success.
