The deputy permanent secretary no. 2, Technical, Office of the Vice President, Bintou Gassama, expressed gratitude to the women for their visit to the State House, describing it as a mark of their interest in national development.
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| File photo: Ahmadiyya Muldim Women Association conference |
Source/Credit: The Daily Observer/ All Africa
By By Amadou Jallow | April 3, 2014
Members of the executive committee of the Ahmadiyyaa women wing in The Gambia Wednesday met the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Her Excellency Aja Dr. Isatou Njie-Saidy at her office at State House.
The executive members were at the VP's office to brief her on their activities and to present to her a letter of invitation for their forthcoming 'Jalsa Salana', which is scheduled to take place from 11th to 13th April, 2014.
Briefing the VP, the president of the wing, Musukebba Jarju, said the women arm is involved in a series of development activities in the country ranging from agriculture to education and skills training. She said young people are mainly the sole beneficiaries of all their activities, especially through trainings on religious values.
In the area of agriculture, Jarju informed that they are engaged in rice production and cashew cultivation, amongst others. "The wing has recently received a Millennium Award from The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) for exceptional support to borderline security personnel," she informed the VP.
The deputy president of the women wing, Mubusra Sahih and Mama Njie, wife of the Amir of Ahmadiyya Jamat in The Gambia, both dilated on the significance of women participation in religious activities. They stressed the need for the inculcation of religious values in young people. "In The Gambia we have translated the Holy Quran into Mandinka, Fula and Wolof for easy reading," the deputy president noted.
Reacting, the vice president commended the women for their hearty contribution and participation in the development of the country, acknowledging that all their activities are geared towards progress and unity. "The Ahmadiyya has been participating in many areas of development in the country, among them education and health," she further acknowledged.
The deputy permanent secretary no. 2, Technical, Office of the Vice President, Bintou Gassama, expressed gratitude to the women for their visit to the State House, describing it as a mark of their interest in national development. "Let us all pray that the peace that The Gambia is enjoying is maintained so that everyone can continue practicing their religious activities," she enjoined.
The executive director of the Women's Bureau, Binta Sidibeh, said The Gambia's peaceful nature has got international recognition, urging all and sundry to strengthen that. She assured that The Gambia government will always be ready to collaborate and support people who are willing to genuinely participate in national development.
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