The
50 tonnes of dates donated by Saudi Arabia to The Gambia government have been
distributed through the regional governors, mayors and heads of public
institutions yesterday.
The
distribution at the State House in Banjul was overseen the acting vice president,
Aja Fatoumatta Jallow-Tambajang, who is the minister of Women’s Affairs.
Speaking
on the occasion, Madam Jallow-Tambajang said Saudi Arabia has traditionally
been a good donor by providing The Gambia with dates every Ramadan.
She
noted that the significant of dates in the Ramadan cannot be over emphasised
for it was what Prophet Muhammad used to use to break his fast.
The
acting vice president said although the dates would be shared with people from
the length and breadth of The Gambia, not everyone or every house may have it.
She
said the dates are distributed through regional and institutional leaders
because “we trust them to provide it to the people who need it”.
The
Mayor of Kanifing Municipality, Yankuba Colley, expressed gratitude that the government
entrusted them to share the dates among the people.
While
thanking the government for the trust, he assured that “the dates would be
given to the right people who need it most”.
