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Moe
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 Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 06:28:10
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Thursday, July 08, 2010
The Gambian leader, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has stressed the need for more commitments and dedicated efforts from the government cycle, and the entire Gambian people towards national development, especially in the march towards attaining the country's Vision 2020 and other development goals.
The president, while acknowledging the tremendous growth the country has been undergoing, further stressed the need for belts to be further tightened so as to achieve the lofty development objectives sooner rather than later.The Gambian leader was speaking Wednesday afternoon in Kanilai, his native village in Foni Kansala, where he presided over the opening of a two-day special governmental retreat, which comes barely six months after the first one, held mid-January 2010.The retreat brought together top government officials, including the vice president , cabinet ministers, the secretary general and head of the Civil Service, permanent secretaries as well as other technocrats in the government machinery.
Convened at a time when the country has less than 10 years to achieve its long-term development blueprint, the Vision 2020, and with less than five years to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP); the retreat this time provided the platform for the highest decision-makers to take stock of the action plan agreed on during the first governmental retreat, which occasioned a comprehensive review of all sectoral plans, the Vision 2020 and other national blueprints.
The Gambian leader spoke extensively for more commitment and dedicated efforts; attitudinal changes; honesty; patriotism; and to fight against all negative menaces that will have devastating effects on the country such as drug trafficking, amongst others. He reiterated the need for more hands to be on deck to achieve more despite the fact that a lot has been done over the past 16 years.
"This is a family meeting where we put our hearts and minds together, exchange ideas and experiences because a government is a team. Without team work, there will be no progress. If we all want to play as individuals, we may achieve something but it will be very slow," the president stated.
Uncompromising stand against illicit drugs
President Jammeh once again declared his zero tolerance to the trafficking of illicit drugs and related activities, stressing that the government under his watchful eyes will not tolerate drugs in whatever form."We have seen the effects of drugs. They bring a lot of money but at the end of the day, they stop the development of a nation, cohesiveness of the family and the love for humanity. Only those who hate human life would indulge in this dangerous trade," the Gambian leader pointed out.
"What I want to make very clear is the fact this government will not accept drug in whatever form," he added.He warned that his government will take a more drastic step against the menace with a view to safeguarding the children and the youth of the country. He observed that drugs destroy the cream of the society, especially the youth in their prime.
"With drugs come corruption, indiscipline, violence and backwardness. The Gambia will not be colonised twice and it will not be enslaved twice because accepting drug dealers in this country means we have been colonised," he stressed, reiterating that the government will be coming up with very stringent anti-drug laws.
Attitudinal change
The Gambian leader also stressed the need for more attitudinal change towards the country's development, something he described as very important"Let us change attitude and remember that all of us sitting here are the ones responsible for building bridges, roads, improving on the electricity, and making Gambians realise the dreams that we all cherish," the president said, calling on the government sectors to work together as a team.
The president also cautioned Gambians to change their attitude and make more effort in embracing agriculture, with a view to discourage the longstanding trend of dependencies of the food we consume. He stressed that the country cannot be a proud nation when all what the people consume are imported."We cannot sustain our economy, develop it and have economic growth if 98 percent of what we consume is imported," he opined.President Jammeh went on to explain the need to explore the River Gambia and the country's fertile land to ensure food sufficiency.
"If we make use of River Gambia and the fertile land, this country can get rid of poverty. If we want this country to develop faster and eradicate poverty, we have to fight self-inflicted poverty," he said, adding that there is the need for the dependency syndrome prevailing in the country to be discouraged.To this end, he equally challenged the youth of the country to change their attitude and be more serious towards national development.
He urged them to tap the available natural resources especially in the area of fishing, observing that most of the people exploring the country's water resources are foreigners. This, the president pointed out, will not help in the attainment of Vision 2020, emphasising that it is duty bound on every Gambian to contribute his or her quota to the socio-economic development of the country.He also called on the youth to engage in lucrative skilled ventures to earn decent self-employment, affirming that his government's role is to create the conducive environment by creating the necessary facilities.
Discipline of young children
The president also spoke on the need for parents to inculcate into their children a high sense of discipline. According to him, it is the responsibility of parents to train their children for them to become responsible people in the society.
The Gambian leader concluded by stressing the need for every Gambian to sit in the driver's seat towards the realisation of the country's vision.Speaking earlier, the vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Her Excellency Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy said they are at the retreat to review whether they did what they have been directed to do in the various sectors.
She noted that a lot have been achieved over the past years, and agreed that more needs to be done to accomplish all the goals. He reminded the officials that expectations are high from Gambians, saying that time is not on their side in the drive towards achieving the Vision 2020.
Also speaking at the occasion, the secretary general and head of the Civil Service, Dr Njogu Bah described the retreat as another significant effort by President Jammeh in his unwavering drive to improve the performance of government through enhancing coherence, coordination, managing resource allocation and monitoring key outputs to improve the quality of life of Gambians. This initiative, he added, will better enable government to meet its' development objectives in both the short and long-term.Dr Bah concluded by thanking the president for his foresight and visionary leadership.
Author: by Hatab Fadera
Source: http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/president-jammeh-calls-for-more-commitment-as-second-govt-retreat-kicks-off-in-kanilai
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toubab1020
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 12:09:42
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"Attitudinal change"  This phrase belongs to me  I have used often in my ramblings here on bantaba MOE,have my thoughts reached lofty places  |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kayjatta
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 12:17:57
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Another Kanilai retreat? Another praise-singing? Another partying?
I have not seen any review of Vision 2020 or any other Development Plan, it is about speaking in hypothetics. Not a word has been said (or reported)about the status of V-2020. What has been achieved and has not been achieved.
I guest we have 10 years to go until the rude awakening. Until we realize that we are on a wrong track... |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 14:22:26
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Be fair Kay, its not 2020 yet so a status cannot be posted or reported The Country concerned is The Gambia,developments take a long time to achieve 
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the status of V-2020. What has been achieved and has not been achieved.
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 14:47:41
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President Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh..............lol
Lectures his students @ Kanilai Retreat v.2, 2010 - Fancy Crib, in pictures
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terangba
Egypt
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 15:50:34
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Originally posted by kayjatta
Another Kanilai retreat? Another praise-singing? Another partying?
I have not seen any review of Vision 2020 or any other Development Plan, it is about speaking in hypothetics. Not a word has been said (or reported)about the status of V-2020. What has been achieved and has not been achieved.
I guest we have 10 years to go until the rude awakening. Until we realize that we are on a wrong track...
I think Kay hit the nail on the head; the best time to review the Vision 2020 is this year. This stage is called the evaluation and control stage. During the evaluation stage the implementation of the vision must be monitored and adjustments should be made as necessary. I guess what we are lacking is the measured results when compared to the pre-defined goal. |
God gave men dominion over the beasts and not over his fellow men unless they submit of their own free will. - Napoleon |
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terangba
Egypt
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 15:57:53
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Moe I do not think the President believes whats he is saying; if he does then he must be changing his management style. The President's current management style does not involve team work, and brainstorming. He has a Mansa mentality, what I say goes. It is good to hear him say what he said. |
God gave men dominion over the beasts and not over his fellow men unless they submit of their own free will. - Napoleon |
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Karamba
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 20:30:59
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| In the technical sense, what Yaya paraded this time round is nothing less than his usual tirades. What he will never do is what he preaches. What he does, he condemns. |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 07:25:21
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Toubab you mean you heard it from Jmmeh. That phrase is a copyright unless you have been in cyberspace for the past 15 years. That is Jammehs song, don't try to put yourself all in it......................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by toubab1020
"Attitudinal change" This phrase belongs to me I have used often in my ramblings here on bantaba MOE,have my thoughts reached lofty places
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 07:29:44
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kay has been drinking too much once again Terangba. This has gone past the evaluation point, they have reached all the short term goals with a few short comings here and there but it's to be expected. Kayjatta ain't been to Gambia since the 90's. What used to be a norm is no longer acceptable Kayjatta. I can assure you that Vision 2020 is not only becoming a reality , it is a reality..............................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by terangba
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Originally posted by kayjatta
Another Kanilai retreat? Another praise-singing? Another partying?
I have not seen any review of Vision 2020 or any other Development Plan, it is about speaking in hypothetics. Not a word has been said (or reported)about the status of V-2020. What has been achieved and has not been achieved.
I guest we have 10 years to go until the rude awakening. Until we realize that we are on a wrong track...
I think Kay hit the nail on the head; the best time to review the Vision 2020 is this year. This stage is called the evaluation and control stage. During the evaluation stage the implementation of the vision must be monitored and adjustments should be made as necessary. I guess what we are lacking is the measured results when compared to the pre-defined goal.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 07:39:09
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It's the fools that never Understood what type of Management style pexisted in The Gambia. Ask the fools who the Administrators of the Regime are? and quite possibly 99% of these cyber fools don't have a clue. Most are running around Jammeh this, Jammeh That, but I wish they knew better. It has never been a Mansa mentality my friends, I can tell you that it's an all inclusive government recognizing the plight of the Gambian woman. Terangba them boys are so filled with hatred and just ignorant, rest assured the APRC is the answer to Gambia's problem right now. BTW Kitab I will have to start calling you Mansong, you have to capture my precious moments............................................Peace ..............................................Peace quote:
Originally posted by terangba
Moe I do not think the President believes whats he is saying; if he does then he must be changing his management style. The President's current management style does not involve team work, and brainstorming. He has a Mansa mentality, what I say goes. It is good to hear him say what he said.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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turk
USA
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 11:07:26
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| One would rather have stable, steady, united, average performer than unproven, unexperienced, incapable and clueless alternative. Even there was a unity of opposition parties, they would have the biggest disadvantage of being 'a coalition' with 'bad chemistry'. Coalition is usually based on 1+1=1 formula. Jammeh will be victorious in 2011. The opposition is not addressing to the needs of people. |
diaspora! Too many Chiefs and Very Few Indians.
Halifa Salah: PDOIS is however realistic. It is fully aware that the Gambian voters are yet to reach a level of political consciousness that they rely on to vote on the basis of Principles, policies and programmes and practices. |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 18:28:04
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Terangba you said quote:
The President's current management style does not involve team work, and brainstorming. He has a Mansa mentality, what I say goes. It is good to hear him say what he said.
This really illustrates that you haven't been to any Government Consultation Sessions. How can you honestly write such rubbish on the forum without attending or witnessing a government retreat. Really , Guys what century do you think Gambia's in?
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terangba
Egypt
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 19:28:01
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| Sister if the president's management style tolerate brainstorming then his advisors are failing him. How else would you esplain his reactions. He once said he will kill human rights defenders and gays. |
God gave men dominion over the beasts and not over his fellow men unless they submit of their own free will. - Napoleon |
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terangba
Egypt
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 19:40:13
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quote:
Originally posted by turk
One would rather have stable, steady, united, average performer than unproven, unexperienced, incapable and clueless alternative. Even there was a unity of opposition parties, they would have the biggest disadvantage of being 'a coalition' with 'bad chemistry'. Coalition is usually based on 1+1=1 formula. Jammeh will be victorious in 2011. The opposition is not addressing to the needs of people.
Turk please repeat this post again may be people who blindly support these spent opposition parties might get it. APRC is providing security, stability and progress. These opposition parties wants Gambians to choose between selfish individual s who obviously made blunders, not united and do not have the interest of the county at heart. It is a very easy choice and no cyberwarfare will altert the reality on the ground. Do not take them seriously. Unless an alternative comes ApRc will rule for a long time. I put my money on Moe |
God gave men dominion over the beasts and not over his fellow men unless they submit of their own free will. - Napoleon |
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Kitabul Arerr
Gambia
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 21:50:22
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You're welcome, Moe. The retreat, to me, sounds somber. The mood is tense, to say the least......................................lol!
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Originally posted by Moe
..........BTW Kitab I will have to start calling you Mansong, you have to capture my precious moments............................................Peace ..............................................Peace
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