Indeed, his stellar contributions to democratic governance and to the sterling achievements of the free press in our beloved country have been well-documented and are well appreciated.
It therefore gives us immense pleasure to once again put pen to paper to congratulate him on reaching 82 years of age on 12 October 2024.
Attaining this age is an important milestone, which has come as an icing on his remarkable career as a veteran journalist and a reputable social and political activist, nay as a protest leader and dreaded cobra of the late 70s in post-independence Gambia.
Because he has discharged himself creditably in all these capacities, describing him as an exemplary professional journalist who continues to live and breathe journalism is not only a euphemism and tautological but indeed tantamounts to stating the obvious and the known.
Thank you, to Alhaji Ngange Demba Thomas, for your services to the media profession and to the country.
His shining example has been instrumental in shaping the media profession and ensuring its integrity.
May he therefore continue to guide the younger generation and ensure that the media fraternity remains virile to be able to continue to whip into line those media practitioners who veer off the path of professionalism.
Once again, we pray that the Almighty God will continue to grant him good health and strength even at this advanced age.
Undeniably, Ngange Thomas continues to stand out prominently, as he has always been known for his fearless, unpretentious news and balanced information delivery throughout his life.
A true legend in the business and a very genuine, gracious man in person, he will remain undoubtedly an inspiration to a whole generation of political journalists, social activists and aspiring leaders such as us the youngsters.
Personifying the values of the noble profession, he has taught many others, by his own example, indeed how to do the job right and how to live by the rules of the game.
Yes, Ngange Thomas has always been the outspoken, outstanding and courageous journalist.
He has been the inspirational penman, always determined to find the facts and report on the truth.
In so doing, he has become a trailblazer of future modern Gambian journalism; an icon, that many of the local journalists, would continue to look up to, for inspiration, motivation and creativity.
As a truly dedicated and illustrious journalist, Ngange Thomas has undoubtedly been a light, indeed, to many particularly the aspiring, journalists, public figures etc, etc, etc.
To us and many others, he remains a giant among journalists who strive to put the ordinary man and woman at the heart of their reporting.
A true champion of a free press and of holding the powerful to account; indeed, speaking truth to power, so to speak.
May his works and deeds continue to inspire generations yet to come.
Belated but heartiest congratulations and May God continue to bless, Kotoh Ngange Demba Thomas !!!
