Editor,

I write on behalf of the Gambian students here in Indonesia, to convey our sincerest gratitude and highest appreciation to the government and people of The Gambia, both at home and in the diaspora , for attending the celebration of the 43 years of nationhood under the able leadership of His Excellency President Jammeh.

Since the coming of the AFPRC in 1994, President Jammeh has prophecised so many things for The Gambia. People thought he was just dreaming. But today, Gambians and non-Gambians are beginning to harvest the fruits of his prophecies.

Today we have witness numerous developments in his 13 years rule compared to the 300 years of British colonial rule. Just to name a few; the just concluded elections have seen The Gambia to be a champion of democracy and worth of emulation from other countries around the world.

For the issue of the Carnegie Minerals Operation, the President and government should not leave no stone unturn for those exploiters to face the full force of the Law.

The operation no comprise should lay hands on this unscrupulous mining company who again want to rob our motherland   - The Gambia. During the British colonial rule, so many minerals were mined and exported out of the country, without T he Gambia benefiting from it.

This is was confirmed in one of the statements delivered by President Jammeh. And worst of all, they burnt all the documents and they took away the rest thinking that we Gambians are fools and will never be able to find out the truth.

But thanks to the President for revealing all these truth to the Gambian people. For this, Gambians will ever be grateful to you especially, we the Gambian students here in Indonesia.

May the Almighty Allah continue to shower his blessings on the president, his family, the government and the people of The Gambia. May Allah also protect this online newspaper company the Daily Observer so that Gambians in the diaspora will continue to benefit from your services. Long live The Gambia, long live Progress, peace and prosperity.

Enjoy a happy Independence anniversary.

Ebrima Sarr

Indonesia