The AECE commemorated The Gambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary with a ceremony featuring an infant president delivering a speech on behalf of President Adama Barrow. The event brought together parents, educators, and officials, including Minister of Health Dr. Samateh. Alieu Saidy highlighted the nation’s socio-economic successes and stressed the importance of collective citizen engagement in preserving national identity and ensuring resource utilization for development.
The National Association of Early Childhood Educators (AECE) in The Gambia commemorated the nation’s 60th Independence Anniversary with a special ceremony. This event featured an infant president who delivered remarks on behalf of the actual President, Adama Barrow. Various nursery schools across the country were represented by infant ministers, alongside an audience that included parents, educators, and government officials at MacCarthy Square in Banjul, highlighted by the presence of Dr. Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health.
The infant president, Alieu Saidy, reflected on the considerable achievements of the nation over the past eight years under his leadership. He affirmed that the socio-economic advancements, particularly in infrastructure, are evident and span all sectors and communities. Saidy emphasized the importance of preserving the nation’s identity, history, and culture, urging citizens to safeguard these elements that uniquely bind them together.
In his remarks, he stated, “To succeed in this national endeavour, the government we choose to manage our affairs, the Constitution and Laws that regulate behaviour, the institutions that provide services and the territorial boundaries that define our land surface must be at the heart of whatever we do.” He underscored that the nation’s progress hinges on the collective engagement of its citizens, who must work actively to utilize resources effectively for sustainable development.
The 60th Independence Anniversary of The Gambia, celebrated by the AECE, highlighted the nation’s progress and the importance of national identity. The event not only showcased the involvement of young representatives in governance but also emphasized the significance of collective effort in achieving socio-economic growth. Alieu Saidy’s message reaffirmed the necessity of involving all citizens in national development, ensuring that the achievements of the past are preserved and built upon.
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