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D20,000 for Tambi Wetland Women AssociationWednesday, February 20, 2008 The Tambi Wetland Women Association, comprising of oyster women collectors in Ebo Town, New Jeshwang and Tallinding, last Wednesday received an amount of D20,000 from ICAM, at a presentation ceremony held at the compound of New Jeshwang Alkalo. Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Haddy Nyang Jagne, National Assembly Member for Jeshwang Constituency, said that the purpose of donating money is to support the women engaged in the mangrove plantation and oyester collection. Councillor Badjie then described the initiative as a step towards poverty reduction and thanked President Jammeh for his concern towards the development of Gambian women. For her part, Haddy Jatta, President of the Tambi Wetland Women’s group, Ebo Town branch, thanked the donors for their support and assured them of their desire to meet their goals.. She revealed that some of their group members were sent to Senegal last year to do some studies on oyester farming. Author: by Assan Sallah & Asi Bojang |
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