Young
Scientists Association of The Gambia recently held its general meeting at
Wellingara village in Kombo North.
The
association was formed to bring together young people with talents to use their
knowledge in technology for the development of the country.
Speaking
at the general meeting, the public relations officer of the association,
Yusupha Darboe, who works at Star FM Radio, commended the founders of the
association, Suwaibou Jammeh and Sanna Konteh, who, he said, were key in the
formation of the association.
He
said their aim is to grow the association to an NGO or school which will be in
partnership with The Gambia government to train youth to become active
participants in the development of the country.
Mr
Darboe noted that the country has so many talented youth with skills and
certificates but due to lack of support, they could not use their skills.
He
said with support, the Young Scientists Association would further help such
people to use their talents and ideas to move The Gambia to higher heights.
The
secretary general of the association, Madam Yai Dibba, said due to lack of
support, the association is still lagging behind.
“So
as the new government gets to work, we want to work with them to explore our
talents to show the whole world that Gambia has decided and now Gambia is at
work,” she said.
Ms
Dibba said the association needs collaboration and partnerships with honest
partners to work for the development of The Gambia.
She
also hailed the founders of the association Suwaibou Jammeh and Sanna Conteh
for their wonderful efforts.
Lamin
Minteh, programme officer of the association, said the association has the
potential to achieve its dreams as time goes on because it has the people with
talent who are willing to work for the betterment of the country.
