{"id":14177,"date":"2022-04-13T14:54:23","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T14:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/its-time-for-national-development"},"modified":"2022-04-13T16:23:23","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T16:23:23","slug":"its-time-for-national-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/its-time-for-national-development","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s time for national development!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>As some scholars put it, the foundation for our existence on earth depends on our ability to communicate, compromise and unite. Now that we just emerged from last Saturday\u2019s parliamentary polls, it is time for all to rededicate our efforts towards building a great nation to the envy of the world.<\/p>\n

In this post election period, let\u2019s foster unity and for old wounds to heal for the good of the country. Collectively, to develop The Gambia is not a big task. We have to set priorities for the country and ensure those target goals yield positive results, over white elephant projects.<\/p>\n

We know it won\u2019t be easy, but collectively we can do it. Let\u2019s remember the old adage \u2018Rome was built by none but the Romans.\u2019 No one will come from outside to develop this country for us. Even in advanced economies, they were able to achieve greatness, thanks to the unwavering stance of its citizens to achieve such status. We can do the same here.<\/p>\n

As human beings, it is destined by God that we must have our differences and weaknesses. But during such moments that is where one makes use of maturity.<\/p>\n

Politics come and go but our relations and community ties will remain. Therefore, in any undertaking one has to exercise maturity and not let our emotions control us. \u2018If we allow our emotions to control us\u2019 it will be difficult to make meaningful headway.<\/p>\n

Let’s always remind ourselves that it is our collective responsibility to stand up against matters which have the potential to divide people. And those who should put out the fire should not start it. The Gambia is a one big family. Despite our differences in religion, culture and politics we inter-marry.<\/p>\n

The country is such that even late at night, one can leave his house and return home safe and sound. But from the look of things, the country is fast losing those values. However, the country can still regain such past glories, only \u2018if we change our attitude.\u2019<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s always promote unity and togetherness. The Smiling Coast of Africa is not uttered just for fantasy; it is uttered for a reason. Let\u2019s safeguard that dignity and value.<\/p>\n

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