The Central River Region Disaster Management Committee recently handed over forty thousand dalasis to the eleven district chiefs and their ward councillors to help victims of the windstorms at various villages in the region.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Alhagie Ganyie Touray, the governor of the Central River Region sympathised with the victims.  He pointed out that though the assistance is small in quantity, it will greatly help to restore the conditions of the affected families.  Governor Touray commended the UNDP through the Office of the Vice President for their generosity.

Lamin Darboe, the deputy governor  thanked the donors for their humanitarian assistance.  He urged them to use the money for its intended purpose.

Bakary Jam Jawo, the chief of Janjangbureh, thanked the office of the Governor for the support rendered to the people of the region.  He assured him that the donated money will reach the beneficiaries.

Other speakers included Maku Ceesay, chairman, Janjangbureh Area Council; Mamat Mbye, Kuntaur Area Council chairman; Kebba Touray, the chief of Niamina East; and Pa Kejira, the Central River Region disaster focal person.