The
Gambia College / University of The Gambia Animal Welfare Advocates in
partnership with the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust on Tuesday commemorated
World Animal Day under the theme ‘Animal welfare should be the concern of
everyone’.
The
day was commemorated in form of a march past led by the scout band from the
outskirt of Brikama to the office of the governor of West Coast Region in
Brikama.
Speaking
on the occasion, coordinator of the Gambia College / UTG Animal Welfare
Advocates, Abdou Manneh, said the commemoration was aimed at promoting
awareness creation to improve the lives and livelihood of both animals and the
people.
Deputy
Governor of West Coast Region Musa Suso said taking care of the welfare of
animals is equally important as animals are very important in communities,
particularly farming communities.
He
said his office is not only concern with the welfare of humans but animals as
well.
“We
will give you all the necessary support to disseminate the information to the
communities through the district chiefs,” Mr Suso said.
Director
of Horse and Donkey Trust, Madam Heather Armstrong, applauded the Gambia
College / UTG Animal Welfare Advocates and encouraged them to continue the good
job.
Dr
Kebba Daffeh, adviser to the animal welfare advocates, said animals too play
crucial roles in the socioeconomic development of any country.
“Caring
for animals will greatly improve production and productivity,” he said, adding
that animals should not be treated anyhow.
Dr
Daffeh pointed out that the welfare of animals is completely neglected but with
the coming of the animal welfare advocates, there could be improvement in the
way people handle animals.
