Scout association rejoices at president’s birthday

The Gambia Scout Association has extended a goodwill message to President Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, on his birthday anniversary, expressing warm wishes and happiness.

"We share the joy and blessings of the celebration and pray that Almighty Allah continues to guide, bless and protect you, your family and the nation at large."

"The association rejoices with you not in the number of years you live, but rather in your achievements and the quality of your leadership and relationship with others, which has brought so much success, joy and hope to the lives of Gambians," the message continued.

"As chief scout, you continue to be a source of inspiration to scouts all over the world due to your exemplary leadership qualities. We are proud to be associated with you and congratulate you on the successes registered in the cure of human scourges such as HIV/AIDS, asthma and barrenness, etc," the message added.

The association then prayed to the Almighty Allah to shower His blessings on the Gambian leader and his family. "And may He continue to give you strength and wisdom to steer the affairs of this country for the next generation," the message concluded.