Gambia: Patriotism and Teamwork

editorial

More often than not, when ourpublic officials speak, they talk of values like patriotism, commitment, hard work and so on, as fundamental to triumph for any aspiring nation. Indeed, these are not mere words of fantasy. They are echoed for a purpose, and the ultimate aim is national development.

It is therefore important for us, the citizenry, to understand the objectives of these words and conduct ourselves well to attain them. The state belongs to no individual or group. It is a product of collective effort and hence a common property. Being patriotic to the nation simply means being patriotic to oneself.

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