The gesture, part of the project’s component for sustainable city development, is the result of a ‘Joint Bi-Monthly’ cleansing exercise with the biggest youth gathering conference (NAYCONF).
The city of Banjul is well known for hosting mega hunting and other fests during the Christmas holiday and New Year.
At the ceremony, Omar Touray, deputy mayor of Banjul, reminded all especially the youth in the city on the need to help in making sure they adhere to sustainable city development.
He recalled that a total of five thousand coconuts trees and one thousand different other species have been planted on the beach by the people of Banjul under the project of Banjul-Ostend.
"Those coconuts should be preserved and it should be everyone’s responsibility to take care of those coconuts."
He advised members of the hunting societies to always abstain from any physical violence during their performances.
Babucarr Ceesay, the second vice chairperson of the Banjul Cultural Committee, emphasised that hunting is part of their culture and something they must lead the young ones to.
"But since it is the fault of the committee in neglecting their responsibilities, sometimes the cultural events may not go as smoothly as their generation."
"Our committee is dormant. The last time we had our meeting was in December 2021." Mr. Ceesay said.
Project coordinator for the City Link Ostend Banjul in Belgium, Peter Vanslambrouck, applauded the youth for their tireless efforts in making sure the city of Banjul and the coconut trees are well taken care of.
He informed that soil erosion and climate change are a reality, but that 'if they do' it in a way that can be very sustainable they can face free interesting economic outcomes.
"Beach conservation can add value to the sustainability of the coconuts and the environment." he said.
