Freetown — Winner of Africell's 1 Billion mega prize promotion Karim Brima, Saturday explained the achievements he has made so far since he won the prize in January this year.

Speaking at the opening of his new 19-bed room house in Kenema, the former junk seller said since he won the star prize of Le 900M from Africell, his life has changed tremendously.

"Many people do not believe that my life would change so quickly after winning the Le 900M from Africell," he said.

He commended Africell for making it possible for him to involve in private sector activities especially the construction of a 19-bed room house with four super apartments in the heart of Kenema.

"I will not stop my investment in housing. I will also concentrate on other areas of development that will benefit the least man in Kenema," he said.

Africell's chief commercial officer Joe Amara Bangali Jnr. expressed satisfaction that Karim Brima have utilize the money won judiciously and is also making his family proud.

He spoke about the many promotions Africell have undertaken noting that the just concluded 2Billion mega prize promotion has enable youths to become millionaires and self-reliant members of the society.

Mayor of Kenema city council Chief Brima Kargbo appealed to Africell mobile company for more assistance so that his council would be able to develop the township.

"I and my councilors will be presenting a proposal to Africell for assistance," he said.