The philanthropic arm of the GACH Global Company, Abubakary Jawara Foundation, has donated 50 solar street lights worth D400, 000 to the community of Bakau to help curb crime in the settlement. The donated 50 streetlights were installed last week, following a request from residents. Since its inception a few years ago, the foundation has continued to play a crucial role in community development as part of its social corporate responsibility.
The founder and CEO of GACH Global, Abubakary Jawara, said the donation is part of his foundation’s commitment to complement the government’s development efforts. He said the foundation is apolitical and has no boundaries in its interventions. “We are committed to continuing to support the government and Gambians whenever possible. We believe sharing the little things we have is the best way to give back to society,” he said.
Jawara said the community of Bakau, where he resides, has been welcoming and accommodating to him and his family. “If I have more than this, I will do it because Bakau and its people deserve it,” he said.
Jawara called on communities and well-meaning individuals in the country to complement the government’s efforts in improving infrastructure, especially at community levels.
“Developing a country is too big for the government alone. The government alone cannot find everything. This calls for the attention of all stakeholders to assist. If we work together, everything will work well in public,” he said.
Residents of the area who spoke at the installation expressed delight over the donation and thanked the foundation for its generosity.
“We are delighted to receive these items from Mr. Jawara. We thank him for his generosity and assure him of our continued support,” one of them said.
