Hon. Fatim Badjie-Janneh, the secretary of state for Communication, Information and Information Technology, on Wednesday afternoon received in her office at the GRTS new building in Kanifing members of the Young Journalists Association of the Gambia (YJAG).

The visit was meant to introduce the association, its aims and objectives and activities to the DoSCI&IT secretary of state.

Speaking at the ceremony, Demba Kandeh, YJAG secretary general, gave a historical overview of the association. According to him, YJAG was established on September 16th, 2007 with the objectives to promote unity among all young journalists in the country and  the welfare of young journalists, among other issues.

The organisation, he added, is also tasked with responsibility to facilitate the recruitment of young journalists into the media profession and build capacities among its members. He then revealed that YJAG at present, has a membership roll of over 150 members including the press clubs in the senior secondary schools across the country.

For his part, Nfamara Jawneh, president of YJAG, congratulated the SoS for her new appointment.  He buttressed the secretary general's remarks on the aims and objectives and the upcoming activities of the association. At this juncture, Mr. Jawneh also seized the opportunity to officially invite SoS Badjie-Janneh to YJAG's 1st anniversary celebration scheduled to take place on 16th September, at the NaNA conference hall in Kanifing.

In response, SoS Badjie-Janneh commended the YJAG executive for such an initiative. She assured YJAG of her office's fullest support and also advised them to be responsible journalists.

SoS Badjie-Janneh further advised YJAG to try and establish a youth magazine where youth matters and issues affecting the youths will be featured.
Assan Sallah, YJAG's public relations officer chaired the ceremony.