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Momodou
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 Posted - 16 Jan 2019 : 13:10:05
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Sanyang angered by NEA’s failure to attend proposed meeting
The Point: Wednesday, January 16, 2019
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/sanyang-angered-by-neas-failure-to-attend-proposed-meeting
Residents in the coastal community of Sanyang have expressed their utmost disappointment with the National Environment Agency (NEA) in failing to attend a recent proposed meeting with the community meant to discuss environmental concerns posed by the Mauritanian-own fishmeal factory- Nessim.
In the recent past the Mauritanian fishmeal company- Nessim has come under serious attack by the residents of Sanyang, who are still protesting for the fishmeal factory be shutdown on environmental grounds, as many believed it is putting the tourism industry under threat especially hotels along the Atlantic coast. However, after a six-month closure, the fishmeal factory was alleged to have been issued an approval by the NEA to re-operate and channel its waste pipe into the sea.
Recently, a letter was addressed to the Sanyang community by the National Environmental Agency asking for a meeting on 15 January 2019, but the institution did not honour its agreement, making the people of Sanyang disgruntled.
Speaking to The Point, Badara Bajo, a representative of the chief said serious environmental issue that needs to be discussed and solved peacefully should be handled with all seriousness by the government or any other agency responsible.
Bajo noted that it is totally disheartening for NEA as a responsible Agency, which has proposed for the meeting with the community, openly failed to appear after having all invited stakeholders waiting at the ground.
“We have to be very responsible and take things proactively as a country so that issues that might be problematic in future can be solved peacefully and on time. This is totally frustrating having a very important meeting to be cancelled like that” he said.
Meanwhile, peaceful protests were held at the site of the fishmeal factory by the people of the community displaying their written placards with annoying words and comments.
Author: Yusupha Jobe
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toubab1020
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Posted - 16 Jan 2019 : 14:34:47
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I suggest that the NEA have had their hands tied by their political masters who must be recieving the TAX revenue that is being paid by these BIG industrial plants who are consuming VERY LARGE Quantities of FISH from a small nation where the STAPLE FOOD of the population is FISH.
It would be VERY interesting to find out EXACTLY what product is being processed at these factories and where it is being exported to.
I gives me no pleasure to write the above ,if what I have written is proved by Documented evidence to be incorrect, I will gladly apoligise. |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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toubab1020
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Posted - 17 Jan 2019 : 21:24:28
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Hmmmmmm.....Time for another one of those "CLARIFICATIONS" becoming a common occourence when ACTION is required.Not very good THIRD Time Not Lucky.
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By Hatab Nyang January 17, 2019
The people of Sanyang expressed disappointment on why officers of the National Environment Agency (NEA) did not turn up for the third time to a meeting on Tuesday January 15 2019, set up by the Agency between villagers and Nessim Fishmeal Factory.
Lamin Bojang, the Chairperson of the Village Development Committee (VDC), said they have waited for officials from the NEA for hours to turn up to the said meeting to no avail; that even though they do not know the agenda of the said meeting, they have a lot to tell the NEA authorities.
‘‘We want development but only when it does destroy our environment,’’ Bojang told this reporter.
Lamin Jabang who deputised for his father Jabero Jabang, the Alkalo, said the meeting is important for the community of Sanyang.
He however expressed disappointment that the NEA did not attend the meeting which they themselves proposed; that they received a phone call from one officer at the Environment Agency who said they were informed by the Governor of West Coast Region Bakary B. Sanyang not to hold the meeting, because of his own meeting with Chiefs and the Alkalos of the Region.
Modou Bojang, the Councillor of Sanyang Ward said he received a letter from the NEA to attend the Sanyang meeting; that they could have been in a better position if NEA attended the meeting pertaining to what is happening in Sanyang for months now, concerning the fishmeal factory; that he has tried many avenues to maintain peace and stability in Kombo South. ‘‘As an elected member that is what is expected from us is to stand by our people and fight for their rights,’’ he said.
Lamin Jawla, owner of Rainbow Beach Bar and Restaurant, said the message he wants to convey to the President and all the authorities concerned, is that Nessim Fishmeal Factory destroys their environment especially their farmlands, the air they breathe and the women’s gardens. ‘‘All we have to build is our horticultural lands, our environment, our sea and air. Why is Government encouraging such investors who do not care about our environment?’’ he asked.
Badara NK Bajo, deputising for the Chief of Kombo South Lamin S. Darboe, said he will use the opportunity to advise the youth to respect the Laws of the land; that even though the NEA was not present, the world is already aware of what is happening in Sanyang through social media. He urged Government to listen to voices of the people
http://foroyaa.gm/nea-meeting-with-sanyang-villagers-nessim-factory-postponed/ |
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