Majority
leader of the National Assembly and member of Kombo South, Kebba K. Barrow last
Thursday handed over 22 hand washing drums to the secretary general and leader
of the United Democratic Party (UDP) at a presentation held at Mr. Darboe’s
office in Pipeline.
The gesture
is in response to UDP leader’s call for everyone in The Gambia to stand by the
government in its fight against the spread of covid-19 pandemic in the country.
The drums
were on Friday distributed to health centers, market places and fish landing
sites in Kombo South in partnership with regional health directorate in
Brikama.
The majority
leader said the gesture is meant to ensure that people of his constituency are
empowered to prevent the spread of the virus.
He said at
the level of the National Assembly they have suspend all their sessions to
ensure that they go back to their electorates and talk to them about the
seriousness of the pandemic in partnership with the Ministry of Health.
United
Democratic Party leader, Ousainou Darboe expressed delight for Mr Barrow’s
support in response to his call. He said political leaders have to put their
words into action to show Gambians seriousness in what they say.
“We should
not just stop at advocating but take measures to ensure what we preach is
translated into real action,” he said, adding that the hand washing drums will
certainly help in curbing the spread of the virus.
“We cannot
pride ourselves as a nation if we are not helping,” he said. “We can hardly
carry out any meaningful activity as a nation when our health is in jeopardy.”
He thanked
Hon. Barrow on behalf of UDP for his initiative, saying he hope other leaders
will follow.
The UDP
leader appealed to the public to heed to the advice of WHO to ensure that the
virus is contained.
