Editor,

Please allow me space in your widely read newspaper to extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Alh. Dr Yahya AJJ Jammeh,The President of The Republic of The Gambia, on the occasion of the 43rd Independence Anniversary Celebrations of our dear mother land. We pray to Almighty Allah to protect our leader and grant him long life, good health and all Gambians to celebrate many more Independence anniversaries..

On behalf of the Presidential Empowerment for Girls Education Project (PEGEP) sponsored students in UK, I wish to express our profound gratitude to His Excellency President Jammeh for making it possible for all of us to undergo our different fields of studies in UK. We highly appreciate and continue to pray and thank President Jammeh for his support and commitment to the development of The Gambia as well as giving maximum support for not only the Girl Child Education but also Boys. The PEGEP scholarship encompases both boys and girls, irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliation. We are proud of you, Mr President.
 
Mamudou Max Jallow

On behalf of PEGEP sponsored students in UK