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Momodou
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 Posted - 25 May 2006 : 16:07:32
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YOUNG GAMBIAN SEEK ASSISTANCE
A Youngman, aged 22, approached Foroyaa in the early hours of Monday to explain his ordeal.
Momodou Jobe alias (Modou Pol) explained that all his sewing materials was ravaged by fire on or about to 22nd March, 2006.
He said he went to school up to grade 4, but due to financial constraints, he became a school drop-out. After leaving school, he decided to go to Senegal to learn the art of sewing. He said he spent three years in Senegal as an apprentice, and in 1995 he came back to The Gambia. “I work for people on contract basis during feasts and the little I earn from those contracts was what I used to purchase a sewing machine.” After one year of contract I decided to rent a small stall and started my own tailoring shop.
I started my own tailoring shop with one machine and after a year. I was able to buy two more machines, one (1) manual and an electrical one commonly known as ‘Zigzag.’ I worked hard with my apprentice and in the second year, I brought a second ‘Zig-Zag’ machine.”
On Wednesday 22nd March, 2006, I woke up in the morning to go to work. When I arrived at my work place, I was mesmerized by the destruction caused by the fire. I couldn’t belief my eyes. All my belongings had been burnt to ashes the items ravaged included 3 Zigzag and 2 manual machines one of them I had bought a few days before. As a bred winner in a poor family. I feel my hopes are really shattered. I am therefore seeking assistance from all good Samaritans individuals, organizations or NGOs those willing to assist, can contact me on (220) 9816771, 44833156. I look forward to the cooperation of the general public.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 40/2006, 25-28 May,2006
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jambo
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Posted - 25 May 2006 : 21:49:10
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| where did this happen. How much is needed to replace the damaged goods. |
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taalibeh
Gambia
336 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 22:26:36
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| What about if someone do not wish to contact him by phone but wants to send a letter. Any address to correspond to? |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 25 May 2006 : 22:42:23
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You should be able to contact Foroyaa at: Foroyaa Editorial Board, P.O.Box 2306, Serrekunda, The Gambia.
I am sure they should be able to trace him if you want to help. |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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taalibeh
Gambia
336 Posts |
Posted - 25 May 2006 : 22:44:23
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| Ta momodou. This is better. |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 03 Jun 2006 : 00:39:24
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| How can some one contact him to help? |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 05 Jun 2006 : 20:00:17
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| Contact foroya. Phone number is listed. |
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