A news release from the association has it that the theme of this
year’s anniversary is: “Promoting Professionalism Through Capacity Building”,
and a number of lectures in line with theme are to be delivered on the day by
veteran journalists in the country.
Besides, as dictated by the constitution of the association, the
secretary general, Lamin Jahateh, will give a report of the activities of the
association for the past year; and the treasurer, Sulayman Ceesay, will deliver
a report on the state of the finances of the association.
All members of the association and aspiring members are urged to
attend. In the same vein, all press
clubs, particularly press clubs at Gambia College, St. Augustine Senior
Secondary School, Nustrat Senior Secondary School, Kotu Senior Secondary
School, among others. The programme starts by 09:00 sharp.
Diplomats,
government officials, media chiefs, YJAG board members and other partners of
the association are expected to grace this august occasion.
YJAG is an independent non-profit making
organization and it’s legally registered with the Attorney General’s Chamber in
September 2007.
YJAG has
members from both the print and electronic media houses nationwide. The objectives of the Association include
promoting unity among young journalists in The Gambia, providing capacity
building, and addressing the welfare of its members, amongst others.
YJAG has, in
recent years, contributed tremendously to the development of the Gambia media
industry, especially on capacity building of its members on news reportage which
has greatly enhanced professionalism in the industry.
For further enquiries contact: youngjournalists07@gmail.com or
call: 3629120 / 6295902 or visit http://www.yjaggambia.blogspot.com
Source: YJAG
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