Bajamba Manneh Takes the Helm as Sadaka Jariyaa Launches Gambia Chapter

Bajamba Manneh has been elected president of the newly launched Gambian chapter of Sadaka Jariyaa Kafoo, a charitable association that says it aims to support people and communities in need. The launch took place in Kartong on Saturday, bringing together members from across the country and Gambians living abroad. The association elected an executive committee to oversee its work. Alongside Manneh as president, the officers named included Fatou Manneh as vice president, Jola Kebba as secretary general and Momodou Lamin Sillah as assistant secretary. Mariama Bojang was listed as treasurer and youth president, while Badou Camara was appointed public relations officer and assistant treasurer. Fatou Nafi Jammeh will serve as assistant PRO, and Ajading Jammeh as chief organiser. Speaking at the ceremony, Manneh said he was pleased and grateful that members had chosen him unanimously. He described the responsibility as a major undertaking but said the group was committed to working together for community advancement and empowerment. He also thanked Lamin Sillah for helping bring people together around the idea of supporting one another. According to Manneh, Sadaka Jariyaa has members in The Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Casamance, Europe and the United States. He said the new chapter would help coordinate projects in The Gambia while keeping close links with the communities the association hopes to serve. Manneh called on the government to provide land for an administrative office and project sites. He said the association hopes to pursue initiatives such as schools, hospitals and skills centres, describing them as a way to complement public efforts in social and economic development. Other speakers, including Badou Camara and Sheikh Joh, also urged authorities, philanthropists and individuals to support the organisation’s plans.