By Lamin Njie
The Foni Wrestling Association (FWA) recently paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Honourable Abdoulie Jobe at his office in Banjul.
Speaking at the event, Mr.Lamin K.Bojang, one of the ambassadors of the Foni Wrestling Association, emphasised the necessity of organising a competition to bring people together and support grassroots efforts not only in the Fonis but also in the Kombos.
He discussed the challenges of gathering people and the potential benefits of formalising the competition, including increased participation and visibility.
Mr. Adama Manga, who is also an ambassador of the association, mentioned the role of the Ministry in supporting these initiatives and the inspiration that comes from high-profile presence at events.
On receiving the delegation, MinisterJobe, thankedthemembers of the association for the visit and commended them for their responsibility as a community and recognizing the roleof the Ministry.
He assured them that the Ministry, through the National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC), will support them through guidance, organisation, and any other financial resources that the Ministry may have.
He further states that it is the responsibility of the ministry to listen to any inquiries to help and support all Gambians from all sorts of backgrounds.
“NCAC, as an institution that deals with culture, will be informed to get on board and guide the association directly through the Ministry from a policy point of view. The Foni Wrestling Association will also be considered to be part of any wrestling sporting event coordinated by the NCAC,” Minister Jobe assured.
