On 16th
September this year, the Young Journalists Association of The Gambia will be
five years old and as such the association is to hold a day-long symposium on
the day at the new secretariat of the Gambia Press Union, in Fajara, to mark
the anniversary.
A news
release from the association has it that the theme of this year’s anniversary
is: “Promoting Professionalism Through Capacity Building”, and a number of lectures
in line with theme are to be delivered on the day by veteran journalists in the
country.
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| Lamin Jahateh, YJAG secretary general |
Besides,
as dictated by the constitution of the association, the secretary general,
Lamin Jahateh, will give a report of the activities of the association for the
past year; and the treasurer, Sulayman Ceesay, will deliver a report on the
state of the finances of the association.
All
members of the association and aspiring members are urged to attend. In the same vein, all press clubs,
particularly press clubs at Gambia College, St. Augustine Senior Secondary
School, Nustrat Senior Secondary School, Kotu Senior Secondary School, among
others are invited to the anniversary. The programme starts by 09:00 sharp.
Diplomats,
government officials, media chiefs, YJAG board members and other partners of
the association are expected to grace this august occasion.
