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Momodou
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 Posted - 17 Feb 2007 : 17:35:30
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PRESS RELEASE ARRIVAL OF NIGERIAN TECHNICAL AID CORPS VOLUNTEERS
The Nigeria High Commission wishes to inform the general Public that the first batch of 32 Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Volunteers comprising Medical Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Teachers will arrive in Banjul, The Gambia on Friday 16th February, 2007.
The Volunteers who would be deployed to various parts of The Gambia, for two (2) years would be fully paid by the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as part of Nigeria’s Technical Assistance to the Government and people of the Republic of The Gambia, under the subsisting bilateral agreement between our two countries. The second batch of 32 TAC Volunteers is expected in The Gambia on 20th February, 2007 while the third batch of 27 volunteers will arrive on 23rd February, 2007.
It may interest you to note that Nigeria has been sending volunteers to The Gambia in the Judicial, Health, Education (including the University of The Gambia), Agriculture, Trade, Youth and Sports sectors for quite a long time now. Nigeria is pleased to note that The Gambia has played the role of very good hosts to the Nigerian volunteers over the years and has also fully embraced the scheme in line with the principle of South-South cooperation.
Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 019/2007, 16-18 February, 2007
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 20 Feb 2007 : 12:56:53
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32 NIGERIAN TECHNICAL AID CORPS VOLUNTEERS ARRIVED IN THE GAMBIA
By Annia Gaye
Thirty-two (32) Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Volunteers comprising medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses and teachers have arrived in The Gambia on Friday 16th February, 2007.
Speaking to reporters after the arrival of the volunteers at the Banjul International Airport, the Nigerian High Commissioner, Maryam Mohammed, said she is happy to receive the first badge of Technical Aid Corps Volunteers to The Gambia; that this is something that Nigeria loves to do for her sister countries in the sub-region. She said that Nigeria has been sending volunteers to The Gambia to serve in various sectors and thus emphasised the need for countries to be helping each other. Mrs. Muhammed said that since Nigeria has the man power and expertise they will continue the support; that this will be strengthening the relationship between The Gambia and Nigeria. She also expressed her hope that The Gambia will reciprocate such as a supportive gesture whenever the need arises.
For his part, the Chief Nursing Officer of The Gambia, Mr. Ismaila Njie, expressed appreciation for Nigeria's intervention in these areas of need; that this could not have come at better time than now when there is severe human resource shortage due to staff attrition. He disclosed that the members of the first badge that have arrived are all going to the major hospitals such as RVTH, Farafenni hospital, Sulayman Junkung hospital in Bwiam and Bansang hospital.
He expressed his hope that the engagement of these medical personnel will reduce patient waiting time, particularly, the surgical list.
Mr. Njie appealed to all to cooperate with this technical corps members as they are visitors who are coming to help and render us good service; that patients should be able to accommodate and cope with these volunteers who are newly arriving and may encounter cultural differences. Finally, Mr. Njie said that The Gambia is very grateful to Nigeria.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 020/2007, 19-20 February, 2007 |
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone |
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Momodou
Denmark
11804 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2007 : 12:56:53
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32 NIGERIAN TECHNICAL AID CORPS VOLUNTEERS ARRIVED IN THE GAMBIA
By Annia Gaye
Thirty-two (32) Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Volunteers comprising medical doctors, pharmacists, nurses and teachers have arrived in The Gambia on Friday 16th February, 2007.
Speaking to reporters after the arrival of the volunteers at the Banjul International Airport, the Nigerian High Commissioner, Maryam Mohammed, said she is happy to receive the first badge of Technical Aid Corps Volunteers to The Gambia; that this is something that Nigeria loves to do for her sister countries in the sub-region. She said that Nigeria has been sending volunteers to The Gambia to serve in various sectors and thus emphasised the need for countries to be helping each other. Mrs. Muhammed said that since Nigeria has the man power and expertise they will continue the support; that this will be strengthening the relationship between The Gambia and Nigeria. She also expressed her hope that The Gambia will reciprocate such as a supportive gesture whenever the need arises.
For his part, the Chief Nursing Officer of The Gambia, Mr. Ismaila Njie, expressed appreciation for Nigeria's intervention in these areas of need; that this could not have come at better time than now when there is severe human resource shortage due to staff attrition. He disclosed that the members of the first badge that have arrived are all going to the major hospitals such as RVTH, Farafenni hospital, Sulayman Junkung hospital in Bwiam and Bansang hospital.
He expressed his hope that the engagement of these medical personnel will reduce patient waiting time, particularly, the surgical list.
Mr. Njie appealed to all to cooperate with this technical corps members as they are visitors who are coming to help and render us good service; that patients should be able to accommodate and cope with these volunteers who are newly arriving and may encounter cultural differences. Finally, Mr. Njie said that The Gambia is very grateful to Nigeria.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 020/2007, 19-20 February, 2007 |
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