Former students of the The Gambia Songhai Initiative-GSI an Agro-forestry Training center of the Ministry of Youth & Sports organized a tree planting exercise at the training Center in Chamen Village, North Bank Region, bringing together former and current trainees and community members to promote environmental conservation and skill development.
Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Bakary Y. Badjie praised the initiative, emphasizing the critical role of youth in building a sustainable future and promoting a greener environment that helps to reduce the climate change challenges The Gambia faces.
The GSI Coordinator, Mr. Mbye Saine highlighted the connection between agriculture, entrepreneurship, and environmental stewardship.
This morning's exercise, which was a collaborative effort to combat climate change and beautify the surroundings, saw the planting of 350 trees of different types donated by the alumni association, reinforcing the commitment to a greener and more sustainable Gambia.
