DON'T ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE USED-SPORT MINISTER CAUTION YOUTH

By Ousman A. Marong

The sports Minister Hon Henry Gomez, has cautioned the youth against fighting Political Proxy wars for politicians. He made mention of this at the Kairaba Beach Hotel on Saturday 17th, in an event organized The Gambia National Youth Council, in Inter-party Youth Dislodge on the theme "Sustaining Democracy: Preserving Peace for National Development".

Addressing the gathering, the sports Minister Hon Henry Gomez said "the youths should not allow themselves to be used in fighting political proxy wars, as well as politicians must also desist from using the youths these acts".

He also made mention of the fact that the coalition government under the steward leadership of President Adama Barrow is focused on running an economy that will create employment for the youths.

"Never allow yourself to be used by politicians in their own political gains, if you allow yourself to be used in fighting political proxy wars let me warn you know that those politicians will be comfortably sitting in their own comfort zones ruin with their own families". 

According to the Minister, the government has laid down some initiatives such as project, stimulus packages for ailing Industries, government through the National Youth Council to provide fund for start-up business and many others, which will help alleviate unemployment in the country.

The Minister further revealed that his Ministry is well positioned to partner with the National Youth Council in order to confront challenges facing the youths in the nation.