The Young Journalists Association of The Gambia (YJAG), will on September 16, 2008, celebrate its 1st anniversary.

Nfamara Jawneh, president of YJAG, told the Young Observer columnist that preparations are currently in progress, and that different committees have been setup, tasked with the responsibility of organising the activities marking the anniversary.

Mr Jawneh also called on media chiefs, stakeholders and business enterprises to support the anniversary celebration.

It could be recalled that YJAG was formed on September 16, 2007, with a membership of over 150 members. The association comprises of all practising young journalists between the ages of 18 and 30, including the press clubs in all the senior secondary schools in the country.

Anyone who wishes to support YJAG can contact; 9868882/ 7000388/ 9861235/7702809.