Fanmagi
Horticultural and Rice Growers Women Association of Njaba Kunda in Central
Badibou on Saturday adopted Lamin S Jawara, regional sports committee
chairperson, as the association’s honourable father.
The
installation of Mr Jawara, who is also the cluster monitor for Regional
Education Directorate, Region 3, was held at a colourful ceremony in Njaba
Kunda.
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr Jawara hailed the women association for their steadfastness
and hard work in promoting food production and peace building.
As
a token of appreciation, the adopted father presented 5 bags of improved rice
seed and cash amount of D7,000 for the purchase of fertiliser to the
association to enhance its rice production.
He
called on the women to forge stronger partnership with frontline agricultural
extension workers to design a comprehensive project that would transform their
lives and livelihood.
Absa
Kanteh, president of Fanmagi Horticultural and Rice Growers Women Association,
said the association is committed to rice production to attain food
self-sufficiency.
He
commended their adopted father for his support in boosting the productivity of
the association.
Governor
Lamin Queen Jammeh of NBR spoke of the significance of the day, saying it
strengthens the social fabrics and by extension promote sustainable
development.
Governor
Jammeh further called on the association to remain transparent.
Alhaji
Lamin Ceesay, chairperson of Kerewan Area Council, called on them to continue
to nurture unity and peace building.
Chief
Alagie Jagne of Central Badibou hailed the women for their support and
cooperation with the Gambian leader, President Yahya Jammeh.
