First Lady gives D500, 000 to 'First Babies of the Year'
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   Monday, January 03, 2011
The First Lady of the Republic Saturday gave out a sum of D500, 000 to the
'First Babies of the Year', at a presentation ceremony held at the Royal
Victoria Teaching Hospital (RVTH) Maternity Ward in Banjul.

Her Excellency Madam Zainab Yahya Jammeh was warmly received upon arrival at
the hospital by the executive committee of Operation Save a Baby, before
proceeding to inspect the Maternity Theatre within the Maternity Ward.
Speaking at the occasion, Madam Zainab Jammeh, on behalf of herself and the
Gambian leader used the opportunity to wish all Gambians a happy and
prosperous New Year and prayed that Allah makes this year one of happiness,
good health and blessings for the country. She then declared that 2011 is
special for her, and as such, she wants to make a special donation. She
said: "The donation will be an amount of D500, 000 to the First Babies of
the Year; D100, 000 to the First Baby of the Year; D100, 000 to the First
Baby Girl of the Year; D100, 000 to the First Baby Boy of the Year; and
D200, 000 to the First Twins of the Year. Inshallah, we will continue these
initiatives every year."

Giving a run-down of this year's births in sequence, Tombong Saidy, chairman
of the Operation Save a Baby Committee, disclosed that one Kaddy Khan, a
resident of Sinchu Alagie in the West Coast Region, gave birth to the first
baby of the year two minutes after midnight. He added: "Sukai Jobe, a
resident of Manjai, gave birth to the first baby girl of the year 15 minutes
after midnight, Sally Camara of Bansang in the Central River Region, gave
birth to the first baby boy of the year, while Fatou Njie, a resident of
Allen Street in Banjul gave birth to the first twins of the year."Madam
Zainab Yahya Jammeh then presented the cash to the lucky mothers, while a
representative of Sally Camara, the mother of the First Baby Boy of the Year
received the money on her behalf.

Institutions such as Gamtel, Trust Bank Limited (TBL) Social Security and
Housing Finance Cooperation (SSHFC) and Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) who
annually compliment the efforts of 'Operation Save A Baby', also presented
an amount of D25, 000 each to the mothers of the First Baby of the Year,
First Baby Girl of the Year and First Twin Babies of the Year, while a
representative received on behalf of the mother of the First Baby Boy of the
Year. D15, 000 out of the amount from the traditional sponsors will be used
to open a savings account for each of the babies.

Dr Ousman Nyang, the chief medical director of the RVTH thanked the First
Lady on behalf of the beneficiaries and used the opportunity to wish her a
happy New Year. He further stated that Gambian women have nothing to say but
to thank and pray for the First Lady's good health and progress. Nyang
equally thanked the 'Operation Save A Baby Committee' for their hard work
and effort in organising such a worthy cause. The First Lady wrapped-up the
occasion by visiting other mothers and their new babies within the maternity
ward.

In a brief interview with Daily Observer, the public relations officer of
Gamtel, Amadou Touray said they want to compliment the efforts of the First
Lady, adding that it is also part of their policy in fulfilling their
corporate social responsibilities. Olailekan Sanusi, the managing director
of GTBank also echoed similar sentiments. This year, 2011 marks the 11th
year of existence of 'Operation Save A Baby' through the continuous support
and guidance of the First Lady as the chief patroness; and the support of
the Gambian leader. The initiative continues to compliment government's
efforts in developing the health sector and Gambians in general.
Author: *by Sheriff Janko*


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GOD BLESS SHEIKH PROFESSOR ALHAGIE YAHYA AJJ JAMMEH*
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*GOD BLESS THE GAMBIA*
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*GOD BLESS APRC*
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*DOWN WITH THE FAILED OPPOSITION *

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