Lamin:

This is indeed a great idea.  I am sure it will be helpful, especially for those in the accounting field.  Hopefully, it will mark the beginning of bringing all Gambians together regardless of their political differences to do something good for the country.

It is about time to take different approaches in solving Gambia's problems.  The one thing that certainly has not, and will not work is the unnecessary politicization of the process without putting forth alternatives that can help us develop the country.  I think we have all come to that realization.  Making political comments about what the government did or did not do right while we are thousands of miles away from the Gambia does not solve our problems back home.  One has to be on the ground joining hand-in-hand with those who have the nation's  interest at heart and are determine to make a change for the better.

So Lamin, while I do not know the details of how you intend to do in the future as far as this plan goes, I really think it is a wonderful and a great step in the right direction.  I thanks you and pray to Allah that many of the colleagues on the Gambia-L and beyond will emulate you and help in the process of uplifting the socio-economic, educational,... spirit of our beloved nation.

Lamin

>From: Jassey Conteh <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Jassey Conteh <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: A CHALLENGE TO COMRADES IN DIASPORA
>Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 09:26:33 -0500
>
>Dear Comrades:
>
>As we marked the end of 2003 and the beginning of a new year, there still remains
>many inequities in The Gambia.  As I read numerous postings to the L, I am
>convinced more than ever before that we are equally interested in a better Gambia.
>
>As I read inequity after inequity relative to education, I got this zeal that many
>before had provided services to us who were anti-PPP.  The question is, can we
>provide such needed services to innocent Gambians irrespective of our differences?
>I salute with eager that the affirmative is true.  I categorically affirm that we are at
>a critical juncture in our country's history.
>
>Our responsibility to a better Gambia should not transcend any political lines.
>Our willingness to reach out constructively should not tantamount to surrendering
>our principles and ideals.  In essence, it is rightfully our right to help in our respective
>vocations.  I am of the opinion that our intellectual capacity will not be worth a dime if
>we move to a different direction.
>
>I hereby announce that I will have a free accounting lecture in Bakau, Sere Kunda
>and Brikama from Monday, May 11 2004 to Friday May 29, 2004.   I invite the civil
>service, politicians, schools, colleges, NGOs, the Gambia Bar Association, The Gambia
>Press Union, banks, the business community and any interested party.
>
>The lecture will cover the following topics:
>
>                        Chapter 1:  Users of Accounting Information
>                        Chapter 2:  Beginning of an Accounting Cycle
>                        Chapter 3:  Adjusting Transaction Entries
>                        Chapter 4:  Closing Entries (end of accounting period):
>
>                                               Preparation of A Worksheet
>                                               Preparation of Financial Statements:
>                                                   The Income Statement
>                                                   The Statement of Stockholders' Equity
>                                                   The Balance Sheet
>                                                    Statement of Cash Flows (to be
>covered in chapter 14)
>
>                            Chapter 5:  Conceptual Framework(combined with Ch. 1)
>                            Chapter 6:  Merchandising Systems
>                            Chapter 8:  Inventory Systems and Valuations
>                            Chapter 7:  Short-term Investments
>                            Chapter 9:  Current Liabilities
>                            Chapter 10: Long-term Assets
>                            Chapter 11: Current Assets
>                            Chapter 12: Long-term Investments/Long-term Liabilities
>                            Chapter 13: Stockholder Equity Transactions
>                            Chapter 14: Statement of Cash Flows
>
>I will not schedule examination for the participants.  I will, however,  require
>that a participant who registers must attend all sessions.  Failure to do so may disqualify
>a participant from attending.  A participate also may attend any of the sites if he or she
>is unable to attend a lecture on any given day. This lecture is for self-enrichment.
>
>My schedule of operation will be:
>
>                                               Bakau; Mondays and Wednesdays:
>                                                                                               10:00AM to 2:30PM
>                                                                                                5:00PM  to 8:30PM
>
>                                               Sere Kunda; Tuesdays and Thurdays:
>                                                                                               10:00AM to 2:30PM
>                                                                                                 5:00PM to 8:30PM
>
>                                                                Brikama; Fridays:
>                                                                                              9:00AM to 1:30PM
>                                                                                              3:00PM to 8:30PM
>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Saturdays:      9:00PM to  5:00PM
>
>
>I will announce registration time within two weeks.
>
>I wish you a HAPPY AND PROPEROUS NEW YEAR.  MAY GOD GUIDE US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
>
>Naphiyo,
>Comrade Muhammad Lamine J. Conteh
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