The National Youth Council (NYC) held its first-ever national land policy consultation at the Nana Conference Hall. The consultation aimed to engage youth from various sectors in the policy-making process.
Mr. Abdou Touray, the consultant for the land policy, moderated the opening ceremony and introduced the keynote speakers. He explained that the consultation was designed to involve young people in understanding land tenure, land acquisition in The Gambia, and the legal issues governing these processes.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Alagie Jarju, the Executive Director of the National Youth Council, welcomed all participants and emphasized the importance of the consultation. He noted that land issues have become a significant concern, especially for young people seeking to assert land ownership.
Dr. Sowe, speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Lands, officially opened the event. He stressed that drafting a land policy without the involvement of young people would be incomplete, as they are the future leaders. He further encouraged everyone to become advocates for the policy.
The consultation featured various presentations on topics such as land use planning and management, the land tenure system, and land acquisition.
Ministry of Youth & Sports State House of The Gambia
