Mama Salieu Jallow has been elected as the Chairperson of the Upper River Regional Youth Committee Chairman.
Jallow was elected at the committee’s congress held in Basse on Saturday.
Kumba Jallow was elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Upper River Regional Youth Committee, while Sheikh Omar Khan as Treasurer.
Sarja Dampha was elected as Public Relations Officer.
The new leadership for the Upper River Region Youth Committee was elected unopposed.
The opening ceremony of the Upper River Regional Youth Committee congress was graced by the Deputy Governor of URR, Chairperson of the National Youth Council and representatives from the Ministry of Youth and Sports through its Department.
The National Youth Council (NYC), established by an Act of the National Assembly in 2000 with the mandate to plan, coordinate, and monitor youth activities and policies, as well as implement national youth programmes.
At the grassroots level, this mandate is localised through the Regional, Municipal, and City Youth Committees, in accordance with the NYC Act 2000.
As stipulated, the term of office for regional, district/constituency committee is two years, renewable for one additional term.
During the Congress, both activity and financial reports were presented by the outgoing committee and duly adopted by the delegates.
The National Youth Council (NYC) congratulated the newly elected members and looks forward to their commitment and service in advancing the development and empowerment of young people in URR over the next two years.
The committee focuses on strengthening the voice of youth in the region and promoting their participation in local governance and development processes.
Meanwhile, Regional Youth Committees (RYCs) play a vital role in youth development and empowerment in The Gambia.
They implement youth policies, organize programmes and facilitate networking at the local level.
They also coordinate youth activities, conducting research, monitoring policies, and mobilizing resources for youth development.
RYCs also serve as a bridge between young people, the NYC and other stakeholders.
They facilitate access to training and development opportunities to enhance young people's skills and employability.
RYCs promote networking among youth, facilitating exchange of ideas and experiences at national and international levels.
They encourage youth participation in local governance and development processes, strengthening their voice in decision-making.
RYCs track the implementation of the National Youth Policy and other relevant policies and decisions.
They advocate for the inclusion of youth perspectives in policy formulation and decision-making processes.
They also work to mobilize resources for youth development initiatives from various sources.
RYCs conduct research on youth-related issues to inform their work and policy recommendations.
They maintain a database of youth organizations and activities within their regions.
They also serve as a link between youth, the NYC, government bodies and development partners.
RYCs also supervise and provide guidance to District Youth Committees.
Regional Youth Committees are crucial for translating national youth development goals into practical, localised actions, empowering young people to be active contributors to their communities and the nation as a whole.
Source: National Youth Council
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