Wassa Janneh, a native of Brikama Town, resident in the United States, recently donated some radio equipments, worth over D25,000, to Yiriwa Development Radio Station, situated in Brikama.
The materials included gadgets for outdoor recording and tape recorders.
The general manager of the station, Mr Pa Modou Bojang, in receiving the materials, revealed that the gesture was part of Mr Janneh’s numerous efforts towards empowering community based radio stations. While thanking the donor, he called on other Gmbians abroad to emulate him in the strive for nation development.
Handing over the items on behalf of the donor, Pa Aye Sanneh, a friend of Mr Wassa Janneh, echoed the donor’s commitment towards helping the Gambian people.
ASP Lamin King Colley, Chairperson of Brikama Youth and Sports Association, expressed similar sentiments.