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Momodou
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 Posted - 22 Nov 2006 : 16:09:57
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KANIFING EAST DISASTER RELIEF COMMITTEE
RECEIVE DONATIONS
The Gambian people and particularly residents of the Kanifing Municipality have positively responded to the call of supporting the Kanifing Disaster Relief Committee following the tragedic fire incident that left 7 young men dead and II others in critical conditions, states a press release from the aforesaid committee.
The press release added that the committee also received donations from institutions and individuals including President Jammeh.
The release have it that the Kanifing East Disaster Relief Committee has opened an account at the Trust Bank and has deposited some of the funds so far collected after spending a good amount on the above mentioned congregation prayers.
Under the leadership of Imam Baba Muhtarr Leigh, members of the committee have received generous donations at the Kanifing East Mosque On Tuesday 14th November 2006. These were provided for by a number of institutions and sentiments were expressed by all those who participated in the presentation ceremony.
On Friday 17th November 2006, the Bakoteh Housing Estate and Layout led by Alhaji Jagne and community leaders including youths and women came to pay their condolences. The delegation included both Muslims and Christians.
The objectives of the Kanifing Disaster Committee are to;
1. Raise sufficient funds that will enhance essential support for the families of those who passed away;
2. Provide assistance to all those in the hospital including evacuation abroad for treatment; and
3.Develop appropriate mechanisms to avoid the occurrence of such incidents in the future
For further information and contribution, contact the following:
1. Alhaji Baba Muhtarr Leigh, Telephone 9969960
2. Alhaji Abdou Jarjusey, Telephone: 9964057
3. Alhaji Omar Mbye, Telephone: 9966686
4. Mr. Alieu Cham, Telephone: 7795340
Pay direct to this
Account
01111 01954501
Kanifing East Disaster Relief Fund
Trust Bank Gambia Ltd
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 102/2006, 20-21 November, 2006
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