Chi I. Ezekwueche and Dr Christ, a medical doctor and proprietor and Coordinator of the Macom Museum in Georgia, USA, described the ongoing International roots home coming festival as a real forum for pan-Africanism, a worthy  cause and an event that came at the right time in the history of blacks on earth.

'The International roots festival is a real connecting point for Africans and African descendants throuhout the world. It served as a forum for pan Africanism and an opportune moment for reflecting on the horors of slavery and hardship our grand parent went through',said Mrs Ezekwueche.  The Nigerian national based USA couple made these  remarks in a recent interview  with the Daily Observer, as activities marking the traditional cultural festival kicked off amidst high profile programmes lined up for the 9 days biennial historical event.

Speaking on  role of the Macom museum in Georgia,Mr and Mrs Ezekwueche,revealed that,the Museum was established purposely to educate every one about African American history, arts and culture and also  to promote a sense of rational understanding amongst people of the world. The couple did not hesitate to showcase their strong love and deep sense of appreciation for the Gambia as a small and peaceful country.

According to Mrs Ezekewueche, due to the strong love she and her husband had for the Gambia,the husband, a Medical Doctor Christ Ezekwueche,brought some medical items which, where donated to the department of state for Health and Social Welfare.The donations she noted is part of their contributions towards health sector of the Gambia,saying health is very vital towards achieving sustainable development of any country.