Father Joseph Gough Sports Foundation on Saturday 9
February 2013 honoured Gambians who have contributed towards education,
religion, sport and the socio-economic development of The Gambia at its annual
award dinner held at D’nubian Seafood Garden.
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| Father Joseph Gough |
Speaking at the award ceremony, Father Joseph Gough
said he was pleased to award the beneficiaries forv their hard work, adding
that this was the fifth edition of the award but has happened at a time of sad
moments since he is leaving The Gambia this month.
It is disappointing but that is life, he said, while
thanking all that graced the occasion.
Oremi Joiner, master of ceremony for the award
function, said the award has been an annual event for the Father Joseph Gough
Sports Foundation, adding that the efforts of Father Gough should not go
unrecognised because the Foundation has done a lot of things for societies in
the country.
“The foundation has spent a lot of money investing in
various areas but some of its efforts are recognised while others are not yet
recognised,” he said, adding that it is disappointing after spending a lot of
money.
He disclosed that the foundation has renovated the Manneh
Sillah Basketball Lawn, where members of the Basketball Federation are now
conducting their league.
“He (Father Gough) will not stop when he want the
community to grow,” he added, wishing him the best of health.
He said they would continue the good work in his
absence.
Archbishop Tilewa Johnson, in his vote of thanks,
thanked Father Gough for his vision and for making the foundation a reality.
He also called on everyone to continue to pray for the
Father, who is struggling with his health, so he could get back his good
health.
“We say thank you for receiving the awards from you,”
he concluded.
The people awarded were: H.E. Dawda Kairaba Jawara,
first president of the Republic of The Gambia; Bishop Cleary, for his
leadership and 66 years of service to the Diocese; Bishop Ellison, for his
leadership and being head of the Diocese, Archbishop Tilewa Johnson, for his
service to religion; Mambury Njie, for his outstanding service to the
development of the nation and the foreign service; Mr O.J. Jallow, for his
contribution to politics and national development; Mass Axi Gye, minister of
sports, and development football coach; Tom Senghore, for his contribution to
the economy and religion, Mr Francis M'boge Sr., for his contribution to
national development; Francis “Litti’” M’boge, for his contribution to national
development; Samba Faal, for his service to the capital city as the current
Banjul Mayor.
Moses Benjamin Jallow, for his service to the nation
in the field of diplomacy; Henry Jammeh, Chairman Saints Board, for his
contribution to education, James Gomez, for his service as former Mayor of
Banjul and Founder of Baati Linguere Group, Goree Ndiaye, for his contribution
to education and as a former Saints teacher; Bonu Johnson, footballer and
coach; Peter Prom, for Sports Development; Pap Saine, for his journalism
contribution to national development especially sports journalism; Peter Gomez,
broadcast journalism especially sports journalism; Willy Abraham, sports and
development football; Oremi Joiner, for his contribution to the Gough
Foundation, Assan Cham, for his contribution to the Gough Foundation, Mr David
Sommers, for his contribution to education and editor of the GPI magazine; John
Gomez, for sports development in cricket and rugby; Father Casey, for his
contribution to religion; Father Peter Suttle, for his contribution to
religion; Sister Mundow, former head of St Joseph’s education; Victor Carvallo,
a teacher, for his contribution to religion; Tony Carvallo, for his
contribution to business and National Development; Freddie Blell, for his
contribution to Tourism and Business Development; Bye Malleh Wadda, for his
contribution to sports, philanthropic activities, foundation, and national
development; Sam Bidwel, for his support to the Gough Foundation; Sabelle
Bidwel for her support to the Gough Foundation; Martin Gomez, SAHS Principal,
for his contribution to education; Henry DR Caroll, for his contribution to
national development; Bernard Mendy, for his contribution to national
development, and John Njie, for his contribution to national development.
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