The Daily Observer (Banjul)
Fatoumata Mbenga
11 November 2009
Banjul — Sering Modou Joof, the public relations officer of the Brikama Area Council, (BAC) has been appointed regional disaster co-ordinator for Western Region, the Daily Observer gathered.
Speaking in an interview with the Daily Observer recently at his office at the council shortly after receiving his appointment letter, Joof confirmed that his appointment was effected on the 1st of November in the said capacity under the Office of the Vice President. He then expressed his appreciation for this opportunity, assuring that he will not betray the trust and confidence bestowed on him by the National Disaster Governing Council. Mr Joof further commended the vice president and the minister of Women's Affairs, Ajaratou Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, for her selfless service to the national development of the country, describing her as a leader with a difference. "Whoever works with her expects to deliver to the letter," said the Western Region disaster coordinator. Among his priorities, he revealed to Daily Observer, will be to ensure the creation of people's awareness on disaster issues and capacity building initiatives.
"My role as the regional disaster coordinator is to coordinate all the activities of disaster committees within the region," he added, while commending President Jammeh and the government, the general public government the World Food Programme (WFA) for assisting flood victims in the region. It could be said that Mr Joof has earned himself a vast knowledge in disaster issues given the fact that he once served as a regional disaster secretary for the Gambia Red Cross from 1994 to 1998.
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