(Tuesday September 06, 2016 Issue)
The
National Cooperative Credit Union The Gambia (NACCUG), with the support of the
Irish Credit Union, has organised a two-day training workshop to strengthen the
capacity of its regional chapters in North Bank on record keeping.
The
training for book keepers of North Bank Region credit union chapters on the
importance of record keeping of financial transactions was held at Njawara
Agricultural Training Centre in the North Bank.
Speaking
on the occasion, Yaya Colley, NACCUG promotion and marketing officer,
underscored the importance of proper record keeping to enhance transparency and
accountability of public resources.
He
called on book keepers to be vigilant and proactive in keeping financial
records as it enhances easy access to information and decision making at
chapter levels.
Almamy
Fatty, FANDEMA credit union and board member to NACCUG, said building and
strengthening the capacity of book keepers would contribute to the promotion of
proper accounting and financial procedures.
Bakary
Bojang, graduation financial officer of NACCUG, said proper record keeping
promotes good governance and public accountability.
