Sheriff  S Sarr, the APRC-selected candidate for Old Jeshwang Ward in the forthcoming local government elections slated for January 24, 2008, has  pledged to facelift his ward should he be elected by the people of Old Jeshwang.

Mr Sarr who is contesting the said seat for the first time said he will work hand in hand with the Kanifing Municipality to construct a standard community market for the women of Old Jeshwang.,

"The refuse collection, the rehabilitation of roads and drainage systems are  my priority. I believe that if I am elected councillor, the problems of my ward will be history, God willing," he said.

The 37-year old pledged to provide milling machines and  street taps for the communities  of Old Jeshwang. He said he is development oriented, adding that he will set up a committee, which will comprise youths from Old Jeshwang and Kanifing Estate to spearhead development programmes of the ward.

Mr Sarr is a high school graduate  and has a diploma in accounting, business management, administration and building construction.