{"id":94274,"date":"2026-02-17T08:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/jalikassa-imam-appeals-for-govt-support"},"modified":"2026-02-17T08:40:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T08:40:25","slug":"jalikassa-imam-appeals-for-govt-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/jalikassa-imam-appeals-for-govt-support","title":{"rendered":"Jalikassa Imam Appeals for Gov\u2019T Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Imam of Jalikassa, Ebrima Chorr, has appealed for government intervention to address the community\u2019s pressing development needs, citing decades-long neglect.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Located in the West Coast Region, Jalikassa struggles with poor access roads, lack of electricity, and inadequate clean water supply.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being less than 2km from electrified Faraba, Jalikassa remains without power, hindering economic activities like fish preservation.<\/p>\n<p>The Imam said a damaged water tank has left the community reliant on distant or unsafe sources while limited access to schools forces children to walk long distances, contributing to dropouts.<\/p>\n<p>He disclosed that ChildFund The Gambia has supported the community with an Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre, preserving traditional skills and boosting enrollment.<\/p>\n<p>Imam Chorr said the organisation has also launched initiatives like mangrove restoration to protect ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need development&#8230; government should consider us too,\u201d Imam Chorr added.<\/p>\n<p>Mariama Sarr, a resident of Jalikassa said: \u201cChildFund\u2019s ECD has given our community a chance to enroll children at an early age without challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The community urges government support to address these longstanding issues and promote development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Gambia<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Imam of Jalikassa, Ebrima Chorr, has appealed for government intervention to address the community\u2019s pressing development needs, citing decades-long neglect. Located in the West Coast Region, Jalikassa struggles with poor access roads, lack of electricity, and inadequate clean water supply. 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