Gambian leader Adama Barrow has called values of hard work and discipline to characterize Gambians approach to service, performance and output, in the office, on the farm, at home, or away from home.
“To realize our national goals, youth involvement in national development is most crucial. As a result, our youth should undertake useful engagements that would bring out the best in them as productive and useful citizens,” he said in his Eid Ul Fitr local calls Koriteh message to Gambians today Tuesday.
He added: “Our national vision and the goals we pursue accord perfectly with these ideals. My government strives for nothing but the progress, prosperity and development of The Gambia and its people. In this pursuit, I stretch out a hand of friendship and invite all citizens, friends, partners and well-wishers to join us in the quest to develop the country and maintain peace and stability.”
He implored all Gambians to live by these ideals in order to rededicate Gambian to the nation and to the welfare of humanity, saying that the eventual outcome of this disposition is a better society that supports the strong and effective institutions we seek to establish.
President Barrow calls on compatriots to look forward to the rainy season, and pray for a very peaceful and productive season, noting without doubt, it is Gambians duty to work hard enough to boost agricultural production.
He pointed out this this is especially relevant and more advantageous for the unemployed youth, saying that the Gambia is blessed with vast arable land, so let Gambians make the most of it.
He also said this serves as a reminder that growing more trees to mitigate the effects of climate change and preserve forest cover is as pressing as cultivating crops for either subsistence or business.
“The policy of my government continues to revolve around encouraging and supporting everyone, including the private sector, to undertake farming – whether as a need, an occupation or as a business venture. In this regard, the Ministry of Agriculture is currently arranging for timely access to farm inputs and implements,” he revealed.
According to him, Ramadan is a holy month that is held in high esteem for the immense blessings and mercies associated with it.
He further said, the ultimate benefits that arise from fasting should positively and permanently impact our lives and transform us in all aspects of our being.
“The main trust of Ramadan is about abstaining from eating, drinking and all sinful acts; however, this is meant to make us better people, better neighbors and more God-fearing believers.
The process of self-training and spiritual cleansing is meant to lead us to decent and honest lives. The efforts we put into retraining ourselves during the holy month should be reminders value we should maintain beyond Ramadan,” President Barrow pointed out.
He added that during Ramadan, both fasting and non-fasting communities co-exist in perfect harmony, with each group amicably leading their daily lives and engaged in both spiritual and non-spiritual matters.
“This projects how we can and must live together in harmony, despite any differences we may have. The reality is that no matter what our worldview is, the outcomes of our thoughts and actions have to be constructive, productive, and progressive in the best interest of humankind,” he concluded.