KairaCLO presents Banjul Declaration to Point, announces National Tesito Convergence

The presentation was made by the Chairman and Executive Director of KairaCLO, alongside the Secretary General.

During the presentation, Almami Fanding Taal, chairman and executive director of KairaCLO, also reflected on the lasting legacy of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara. “We formed the Kairaba Conservation and Leadership Organisation to promote the legacy of the late Sir Dawda. We were very motivated that the week after registration of the organisation, ECOWAS recognised Sir Dawda’s seminal contributions to institutionalising democracy and to averting what would have been the first case of genocide in West Africa – Liberia and Sierra Leone during their civil wars. It was his chairmanship of the ECOWAS Commission that saved these two countries,” Taal said.

He emphasised the importance of the Banjul Declaration in shaping international policy on climate change and biodiversity conservation.

“We want to make sure that Gambians celebrate and uphold the legacy of everyone who has contributed immensely to the development of the country. 

“We want to discourage neglect of the younger generation. They should learn to show interest in the initiatives like this; to make sure they support the cause.”

On his part, Bemba Tambedou, the secretary general of KairaCLO, expressed their commitment to promoting the legacy of Sir Dawda and to ensure they are preserved.

Mr Pap Saine, co-publisher of The Point, expressed appreciation and delight for the award.

“I am moved by the gesture. For us it’s a significant award because of its origin – which is maintaining the legacy of Sir Dawda.

“Because of you, the legacy will be heard and promoted to the younger generation and this presentation is an aspect of that agenda,” he said.

Mr Saine also assured to continue playing his quarter in national development and promoting press freedom.

The National ‘Tesito’ is slated for the 24th of April 2025 at the University of The Gambia Kanifing Campus.