Kebba
A.A. Jallow, Councilor Essau Ward last Saturday presented sets of jerseys to
fourteen community teams within his ward.
The
presentation held at Essau Lower Basic School ground also saw a donation of ten
waste bins to Barra Waste Management. The materials were donated to councilor
Jallow by Aly Ngouille Ndiaye, Minister of Interior of Senegal.
Speaking
at the ceremony, Councilor Jallow said the gesture was a thank you to youth who
contributed a lot during his campaign.
He observed that Nuimi have a lot of talents who can deliver on the
international scene and expressed his willingness to support them get to where
their want to in their sports careers.
Hon.
Jallow called on players and football fans to treat their sports leaders with
respect. He also called for the development of developing grassroots sports as
well as common understanding and love within ourselves.
He
challenged youth to be more productive and united in their games as Nuimikas,
saying: “divided we are weak, united Nuimi could become one of the greatest
forces within the sub-region.”
According
to him, the bins is to ensure Barra is always kept clean at all times. He
thanked Mr Ndiaye for the generosity.
Suteh
Jawo deputy permanent secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sports said the
Gambia government is committed to the development and aspirations of young
people. He thanked everyone who contributed to the realization of the day.
Ebrima
K. Dampha, Governor North Bank Region thanked councilor Jallow for the
initiative, saying his step will strengthen the relations between the two
countries.
Ramata
Kandji deputy mayor of Mbao in her remarks said people who elected politicians
should always come first and therefore thanked councilor Jallow for fulfilling
his promise to electorates.
She
expressed their willingness to empower Gambian women particularly lower nuimi
women to ensure mangoes and tomatoes never go to waste again in the district.
Matarr
Jeng National Assembly Member for Lower Nuimi Constituency highlighted that
politics is over, saying it is time for politicians to deliver on their
promises.
He
noted that councilor Jallow has done his part by providing the bins and it is
now left to people to make best use of the bins.
“The
bins are empty stomachs which need to be fed,’’ he told beneficiaries.
Kerewan
Area Council chairman Modou Lamin Bojang highlighted their plans in
strengthening the relations between the two countries in terms of health,
education, sports, sanitation, skills training, agriculture, among others.
Yankuba
Marong, Essau Sports Committee chairman said the partnership shows that the two
countries are one people. He also thanked councilor Jallow for giving back to
his voters.
Baboucarr
Mboob, Lower Nuimi youth coordinator called on authorities to support youth who
are current and future leaders.
