Ginkon
Development Foundation Monday donated food aid relief of six hundred bags of
rice to its member community groups across the country.
The
rice was purchased by Ginkon Real Housing Estate from profits of its business
under the leadership of chief executive officer, Kebba Madi Bojang.
Beneficiary
communities include Nawleru, Foni Jarrol, Foni Bondali, Foni Kansala, Brikama,
Wassu, Wuli Chamoi Bundaw, Sinchu Gidong, Sinchu Wurong, Sinchu Mbye Kunda,
Sandu Mbye Kunda, Kiang East and Nyofelleh.
Speaking
at the handing over ceremony held in Jambur, public relations officer, Yusupha
Jammeh said everyone should contribute his/her quota towards the development of
the country.
He
explained that the Foundation has supported many communities across the
country, ranging from electricity extension, provision of boreholes and solar
system, milling machines, construction of markets, education market and health.
“I
understand that the government alone cannot do everything for the people and
this was why we came in to do our quota,” he declared.
Program
officer, Lamin Konateh said the foundation is established to render services to
people of this country irrespective of their political affiliation. He expressed their willingness to continue
the generosity for Gambian people.
Sainey
Manneh, chairman Ginkon Brothers and Sisters said as citizens, they should all
work together for the development of the nation, revealing that they have other
initiatives in the pipeline before the end of Ramadan.
Aja
Musu Drammeh, Ginkon women chairperson observed that lives and livelihood is
currently hard across the globe as a result of COVID-19 and the lockdown. “Help
the needy if you have the means and don’t wait for government because we are
one Gambia,” she stated.
Momodou
Bojang, Managing Director of Ginkon Real Housing Estate highlighted that the
gesture is not political but assistance to needy Gambians.
Kebba
Madi Bojang, chief executive officer of Ginkon Real Housing Estate urged
Gambians to unite as the country cannot develop in the absence of unity.
