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SJAG new prexy calls for unity, collaboration 

Sep 4, 2024, 11:24 AM | Article By: Lamin Gibba

Omar Jarju, The newly elected president of the Sports Journalist Association of The Gambia (SJAG) has called for unity and collaboration to establish more robust SJAG, which will serve as a beacon of professionalism and integrity in sports journalism and represent the interests of its members.

“My aspiration for SJAG is to achieve excellence, growth and unity to accomplish objectives,” he said.

 ‘‘We must collaborate as a unified team.”

‘‘I am humbled and grateful of being elected as the President of the Sports Journalists of The Gambia (SJAG),’’ Jarju added.

Jarju thanked the founding elders of the prestigious association.

 ‘‘The positive developments we are currently experiencing have been facilitated by your vision and foresight in establishing a remarkable sports journalists association.”

‘‘Your contributions will be eternally remembered and honoured.”

‘‘We will continue to uphold the values you have imparted to SJAG and your wisdom has been our guiding light.”

‘‘We can only accomplish our objectives by providing dedicated service to our country and the athletic community,’’ Jarjue posited.

Jarju stated that they are committed to unwavering pursuit of excellence, innovation and hard labour.

‘‘Each of us has a role to perform in the success of SJAG and it is through our collective efforts that we will achieve new heights.”

‘‘I am enthusiastic about the forthcoming voyage and the prospect of contributing to SJAG and its members.”

‘‘I am committed to guiding with transparency, integrity, and a profound dedication to the principles we cherish.”

Jarju assured that the future of SJAG is promising, saying: ‘‘I am grateful for the extraordinary honoured. I am eager to collaborate with every one of you to pursue a more effective SJAG.’’