Saikou Janko, president of the Coalition of The Gambia Environment Organization (CGEO), in his remarks at the forum informed stakeholders that his organisation was created two years ago with the aim of restoring wetlands. He added that his organisation protected wetlands at Kotu Old Cycle Track while also intervening at Nyambai Forest Park.
According to Mr. Janko, members of the Organization are well experienced in environmental protection, thus CGEO is advocating to preserve wetlands in the country.
He hailed the West African Birds Study Association (WABSA) for leading the process while also calling on Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in the country to join the CGEO crusade in protecting the environment.
Lamin Jobaate, executive director for the West African Bird Study Association (WABSA) commended environmentalists organisations rising up against the distasteful development at in Kotu Old Cycle Track.
Mr. Jobaate advised various environmental activists to serve as watchdogs to their environment, adding that environmental conservation involves the protection, preservation and restoration of ecosystems and natural resources.
