(Wednesday 23rd October 2019 Issue)
More
than seven fula communities within Kombo North recently set up a new
association called Capital Fulbeh Association.
The association comprises of only Fulas communities within the West
Coast Region, and is aimed at promoting the welfare of fulas in the country.
The association is apolitical and is open for every fulas in the country.
At
a recent meeting held at Latriya village, Mr. Ali Ceesay, the newly elected
president of the association, said the objective of the association is to bring
all fulas communities under a single umbrella and discuss issues of great
concern and see how best to address such issues. The formation of this association,
he believes, would serve as a unifying tool in their quest to bring all fulas
together especially in terms of exchanging sound ideas and strengthening other
cultural norms.
According
to him, one of the issues that the executive expressed is the need for more
commitment, dedication and sacrifice to the welfare of this Association.
He
disclosed that the association is working very hard to develop its constitution
and ensure that it is done for registration.
“Currently
the association put certain conditions on the executive members that each and
every one of them should pay or contribute five hundred dalasi towards the
welfare of the association. While non members can pay or contribute any amount
at their own wish to support the wellbeing of the association. Among the
objective of this association is to promote our culture, through education”.
Mr.
Ceesay thanked the members for the trust bestowed on him as the new president,
further vowing to do his utmost to serve the interest of the association.
“I
have no doubt that with the executive members that are in this association, the
association will be maintained. I want to advise our members to avoid side talk
and voice out their concern during their weekly or monthly meeting that will be
very helpful to the development of this association”.
Also
speaking, Samba Sowe, a member from Tawto, praised both the executive and
non-member who attended the meeting.
He
called on members to unite for the interest of the association. “Let us be
cooperative and support each other to increase our membership”.
Jatta
Ceesay, a member spoke on the need for more cooperation and understanding among
the members, saying forming an association is one and sustaining it is another.
“Therefore, there is a need for patience and
sacrifice. We also need to promote the fula language and be proud of it”.
