Gambian pride soars as President Barrow applauds Mayor Malick Lowe for winning international accolades

The Gambian President Adama Barrow, has praised the Mayor of Banju, Malick Lowe, for winning international accolades for the Gambia.

Lowe was praised while presenting the prestigious awards bestowed upon her by the United Nations Habitat and the Global Parliament of Mayors to his excellency

Congratulating Mayor Lowe, President Barrow said, “Congratulations to the Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe on your achievements of the UN-Habitat Citation and Dr Benjamin Barber Global City Award.

“Visiting me in my village and presenting your Awards to me, is an honour. It is also reflective of how the Central and decentralised structures should relate. We are serving the same people, and our cooperation would advance #Gambia.”

These distinguished accolades, received in October and November respectively, were presented to Mayor Lowe by H.E. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Under Secretary General and Executive Director of UN Habitat, and His Excellency Steve Pendarovski of the Republic of North Macedonia.

The presentation of these accolades to President Barrow stands not only as a gracious acknowledgment of Mayor Lowe’s personal triumphs but also as a symbol of national pride.

Mayor Lowe expressed her gratitude to the President and The National People’s Party, emphasizing the role of the Gambian leader and his party in recognizing and celebrating her outstanding achievements on the international stage.

In her address, Mayor Lowe underscored the significance of these awards, stating that they symbolize not just individual accomplishments but also embody the collective pride of the nation.

She highlighted the cultural greatness that permeates every facet of Gambian society and emphasized the potential of individuals from the country to excel on a global platform.

The Mayor took a moment to express profound gratitude to the people of The Gambia for their unwavering encouragement and support.

She attributed his success to the faith and backing of the citizens, portraying it as a shared achievement for everyone who aspires, works diligently, and contributes to the prosperity of the nation.

Lowe extended her heartfelt thanks to President Adama Barrow for his steadfast support and conveyed appreciation to the city of Banjul, signifying the unity and collaboration that contributed to this remarkable accomplishment on the international stage.