The Banjul Youth Committee in collaboration with the Banjul Youth Parliament (BYP), on Thursday called on Banjul stakeholders to their young people’s breakfast show. The ceremony was held at the BYP Canteen at the High Court in Banjul.

The Occasion which was aimed at strengthening and consolidating the cordial relationship that exist between the Banjul City Council (BCC) and the young people of Banjul, brought together high dignitaries in Banjul including the Chief Justice, Abdou Karim Savage, Mass Axi Gai, secretary of state for Youths and Sports and Samba Faal, Mayor elect of Banjul.

Speaking at the occasion, SoS Axi Gai, said that his priority is to strengthen the relationship that exist between the youths and his department, adding that 65% of the bilateral arrangement between the Gambia-Spanish government focuses on youths.

 He added that the issue of migration will soon be history and further pledged to support the canteen. For his part, Adbou Karim Savage, Chief Justice of The Gambia expressed delight to be associated with the BYC and BYP, adding that the youths are the future leaders of the country describing their regime as dynamic. He reminded the gathering their childhood days in Banjul and advised them to make best use of the canteen.

 He also advised them to double up their efforts to contribute their little to national development.

Alagie Bai Ceesay, Speaker of the Banjul Youth Parliament, said that failure and success of the city  lies in their hands, as they are the first youth organisation to set up such a business venture in Banjul. He noted that BYP cannot achieve its goals without the help of the Chief Justice. 

According to him, the programme  is meant to show their  appreciation to the people of Banjul for electing representatives in the council and the National Assembly and called on Banjulians to  unite and put aside their political difference for the interest of the city.

He highlighted some constraints the organisation faces over the past years such as the yearly subvention from the city council. He also expressed  concern on the issue of illegal migration.

Other speakers at the ceremony included Sandigie Njie, BYC Treasurer.