(Issue, Monday, 19 September 2016)
Real de Banjul have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gambia Radio & Television Services for the Real @50 celebrations.
The signing ceremony, which took place at the
Oasis Apartments along the Senegambia highway on Thursday afternoon, saw the
two cooperate to promote the event and GRTS providing coverage, presenting
bi-weekly programs on the TV and providing of airtime both on radio and TV.
Real de Banjul President William Abraham began
by thanking the President of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji
Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh, Babili Mansa, for the peaceful environment and for
supporting sport in the country.
“This is a spectacular thing and one of a kind
in the country. We cannot thank the GRTS DG for always opening his doors to me
and the Club.”
For his part, the Director General of GRTS,
Momodou Sabally, said: “There is so much beauty in the country with beautiful
stories and as state broadcaster, we feel it’s our duty. I believe in
partnership and I am committed to my work.”
He added: “I think we are ready for takeoff
and make this celebration a big event! I want to thank William Abraham and all
at Real de Banjul for allowing GRTS to partner with them for this #RealAt50
event.”
“Football
is business and that’s how it should be done. I commend Real de Banjul for the
good job they’re doing. We are journalists and we should not wait for any
invitation to cover events, we should be there because it’s our job.”
Real’s
2nd Vice President Bakary K. Jammeh, who delivered the opening remarks, said:
“This partnership with GRTS is remarkable and that is all thanks to its DG
Momodou Sabally.”
Former manager and founding member of the
club, Alhagie Mam Sait Njie, gave the vote of thanks on behalf of the elders of
the club.
The ceremony was attended by the media,
founding members, former players, current players and coaching staff of Real de
Banjul and some supporters.
