I have known Kaddijatou Jabbie since she was a small girl and saw her grow into a self-confident, assertive and determined young lady. An active and focused lady, she has participated in various youth activities dedicated to the empowerment of young people especially girls and young women. I know this because I have trained Kaddijatou on numerous occasions.
My deepest impressions of Kaddijatou came about six years ago when I was conducting human rights education for local government and traditional authorities in CRR. I found Kaddijatou within the communities of CRR North with lot of life and passion as a Community Development Officer. Despite the deplorable conditions and meager salaries, this young lady was happily living and working in these poor and rural communities doing her best to contribute her quota to national development.
As a young lady, she was not the least disturbed to be in these places when many in her position would have wanted to be in the glitter of urban life. That part of her told me that indeed Kaddijatou is a woman of purpose with a deep sense of patriotism. A person who wants to be the change she wants to bring about and see.
I can vouch that Kaddijatou is a very respectable, humble and hard workingwoman. She is among those young people of the Gambia who have discovered their mission and prepared to fulfill that mission. I am sure she will better fulfill this mission in the National Assembly as she will stand up to ensure that the right laws and policies for women, children, youth and communities are created and enforced. She will monitor the Executive to ensure they fulfill their obligation to Gambian people. She has enough community experience and understands the dynamics of poverty and development such that her contributions would be quite instrumental in helping the Executive and the Gambia meet national development objectives.
I therefore endorse the Kaddijatou Jabbie, Independent for Basse constituency and to assure voters of Basse that Kaddijatou is their daughter who will not betray but will fulfill their dreams and aspirations.
God Bless The Gambia.
