Mr Saine, a doyen of the media industry in The Gambia, was elected chairperson of NEPA at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at The Point Newspaper office at West Field on Saturday, 9th September 2023.
“I first of all I want to thank Allah for making this landmark Newspaper Publishers Association (NEPA) in The Gambia possible and for letting me be elected its chairperson. I thank God for that.” he said.
The co-publisher of The Point Newspaper also thanked his colleague publishers for electing his as their chairperson, saying for it is a demonstration of respect and honour for him.
The ‘sports encyclopedia’ of The Gambia has been at the helm of affairs of the Media Industry in the country for decades.
“I know my task is huge but I look forward to working with the authorities in a cordial manner, as I steer the affairs of this noble and responsible association together with my colleague publishers, all of whom are highly experienced and responsible media owners,” he stated.
“I would like the authorities to know that we are not enemies but partners in development. We should therefore always sit down and talk over matters to clear misunderstandings and support each other,” he also said.
He also appealed to the business community to support the media by advertising their products and services to promote the economy of The Gambia, since advertisement is a sector that contributes to the economic growth of a country or nation.
He added that people as well as Ministries, Departments and Agencies should also subscribe to newspapers as it among other things gives factual and reliable information, knowledge, and for record purposes.
In conclusion, Saine expressed the Association’s resolve to defend the public, especially the voiceless.
