President Adama Barrow has urged Gambians to embrace solidarity and self-reliance because the nation marks its sixtieth Independence Anniversary.
Speaking on the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Banjul, Barrow welcomed dignitaries together with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, and the Emir of Kano.
“The theme for this Jubilee celebration, Marching in Solidarity for Self-Reliance and National Development, should be at the heart of our reflections and actions as our collective political journey progresses henceforth,” he stated.
He described the theme as a name to construct a stronger, extra affluent Gambia by honouring the previous, celebrating achievements, and dealing in direction of a brighter future with resilience and willpower.
Barrow additionally paid tribute to the nation’s founding fathers, saying their legacy ought to proceed to encourage unity and self-determination.
Despite political disruptions, financial crises, and useful resource constraints, he stated The Gambia has remained dedicated to justice and democracy.
Reflecting on current historical past, Barrow described the 2016 presidential election as a defining second, demonstrating the ability of unity and collective will in shaping the nation’s democratic future.
“This spirit should be strengthened to bind us closer, as we march head-on into the future,” he added.
By Adama Makasuba
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