30/08/2023
SAS NWT 2023: DAY SIX (6)
TREE PLANTING, VISIT TO BASSE AREA COUNCIL AND A K***A SPORTS.
The entourage of SAS NWT 2023 continued with their endeavor as over two hundred trees were planted by the scores of students at the Tambasangsang Community Forest in URR. The conducted tree planting which is an essential component of the tour's overall objective; was done in the above forest with the collaboration of ST Foundation, the Regional Forestry Department, and the Village Development Committee of the host village. The contribution of the students to the environment of Tambasangsang was acknowledged and the villagers prepared a delicious porridge and Nbahal for the participants.
The participants also paid a visit to the Basse Area Council after the record-breaking initiative where their welcome was facilitated by the CEO Mr. Sallah of Basse Area Council, and the meeting was graced by the Vice Chairman of the Council, Hon. Danjo, and other colleagues. The visit availed the students cm participants of the tour the opportunity to deeply share with the host council the general objectives of the tour. The visit also witnessed the planting of two trees in honor of the Chairman and CEO of the Council respectively at the frontage of the Council premises.
Later in the afternoon, through the sports ministry, the participants were divided into various kundas (Jola, Wollof, Mandinka, Fula), and a cheerful and all-inclusive event was staged where all the kundas participated and entertained.
As we head to Farafenni, we wish ourselves a safe journey.
RAPPORTEUR COMMITTEE, SAS NATIONWIDE TOUR 2k23