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 Posted - 23 Nov 2006 : 13:06:49
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FARMERS' PLATFORM GETS NEW EXECUTIVE
By Bubacarr K. Sowe
The National Farmers' Platform, The Gambia on Saturday elected a new executive body at their General Assembly session held in Jenoi.
The new executives are Musa Jawneh as President who went unopposed, Sima Sonko, Alagie Mboge, Philijay Kassama, Seedy Dem and Mama Camara as Vice Presidents. Sana Camara was elected Treasurer, Dembo Touray as Auditor and Sheriff Sanyang is holding the post of Secretary General, which was not contested.
The President-elect, Mr. Jawneh, said that a Secretariat has been opened at Brikama Misera for the purpose of coordinating the activities of the organisation.
"There were dialogues with cabinet members on measures recommended to elevate the groundnut marketing," he said.
Sheriff Sanyang, the platforms' Secretary General said that reform committee have concluded negotiation with another consultant to come up with a five-year strategic plan and a budget for the plat form.
Deputising for the Governor of the Lower River Region, the Assistant Governor, Saul Njie said that the farmers' platform use one of the most formidable force and the right path as an advocacy agency for the farming populace.
"In July and November this year, the platform under the leadership of Mr. Jawneh engaged government and private sector on seeking solution to the groundnut market problem," Mr. Njie said.
The first Vice President, Sima Sonko promised that her association will work for the ultimate success of the farmers.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 103/2006, 22-23 November, 2006
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