Mama Jatta’s call came on the heels of a meeting held at Latrikunda on Sunday seeking to establish a committee that would steer the affairs of the association.
“If the relationship between the two countries is smooth, then it makes work easy for both countries and their citizens,” she said, adding that they want both authorities to empower them for business prosperity.
‘For proving peace between Gambia and Senegal such as business, transportation, health and security’, was the theme of the meeting.
Senegalo-Gambia combined different associations such as Senegalese and Gambian associations within The Gambia. These different associations come together as one body to promote the welfare and development of the two counties.
She dilated on the leadership issues as one of shortcomings the association has been grappling with, saying it makes their function slow, while expressing optimism that with the new committee there will be much difference.
“Our aims are to have a smooth relationship between the two nations. We take goods from Senegal and as they also take from us, The Gambia, we need each other to make work easy for all of us,’’ she added.
Ndeneh Jallow, the president of the Federation Association de Senegalese (a federation heading all Senegalese Associations in Gambia), revealed how strong their associations are, saying that the associations usually participate in discussions relating to border tension between The Gambia and Senegal.
“We participate a lot in issues relating to tensions at the borders. And we also want to expand it across the region to ensure the relationship of both countries remain smooth,” he disclosed.
“We also focus on the welfare of Senegalese citizens, particularly families who find it difficult to make ends meet and pay school fees for their children.”
He urged the two governments to support them, noting that the association is facing financial issues. “We want to support women in gardening, tailoring and other sectors.”
