By: Alieu Ceesay
Remit Choice, a leading UK-based digital money transfer provider, held a vibrant prize presentation ceremony on Saturday at Senegambia to reward its valued customers with an Umrah package and an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The well-attended event brought together representatives from financial institutions, partners, stakeholders, and customers for an evening of networking, appreciation, and celebration of the trust built through reliable remittances.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Ali Hydara, Country Manager for Remit Choice in The Gambia, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to quality, affordable, and dependable services.
“This event reflects Remit Choice’s continued commitment to delivering fast, secure, and reliable money transfer services, connecting loved ones from across the world to right here in The Gambia. At Remit Choice, promises made are promises kept, and this is just the beginning,” Hydara stated.
He expressed profound gratitude to customers, partners, and stakeholders for their ongoing support and patronage over the years.
The ceremony went beyond mere prize-giving; it served as a heartfelt show of appreciation to customers who entrust Remit Choice with their hard-earned remittances. The company emphasized its belief in rewarding trust, empowering communities, and bringing families closer together worldwide.
Remit Choice is a global digital payment provider established in 2019 and headquartered in the UK. It is fully licensed and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Through its user-friendly mobile app available on the App Store and Google Play, customers in Europe, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and other parts of the world can send money quickly and securely to The Gambia and beyond.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Baboucarr Saho, Deputy CEO of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, described remittances as far more than mere financial transactions.
“Today in The Gambia, remittances are inching towards $900 million, about 12 percent [growth] from 2024. Many will see this as a service for a transaction. But I believe it’s more than that,” Saho said.
He explained that every dollar sent home directly impacts lives — paying medical bills and school fees, providing shelter, and improving livelihoods.
“It’s a tool that continues to impact lives and livelihoods,” he concluded. Official figures later placed 2025 diaspora remittances through formal channels at approximately $872 million, representing a significant rise and over 30% of the country’s GDP.40
The lucky winners were announced amid cheers: Tijan Malick Mboob won the iPhone 17 Pro Max, received on his behalf by Kebba Mboob, while Ebrima Sanneh won the coveted Umrah package, received by Demba Sanneh.
Expressing delight, the Sanneh family representative said, “We are truly grateful as a family to receive this package, but I’m not surprised to receive this package from Remit Choice because they have been doing well over the years.”
In The Gambia, recipients benefit from flexible payout options including cash pickup, mobile wallet, and direct bank deposit. Remit Choice operates in over 70 countries worldwide and continues to expand rapidly, empowering diaspora communities with fast, secure, and reliable money transfer solutions.
The event underscored Remit Choice’s growing presence in The Gambia and its role in strengthening global family connections through transparent and customer-focused services.
