Young Volunteers for Environment-The Gambia has presented the findings of the lead paint research to the select committee on environment of the National Assembly.
YVE Gambia team and its partner National Environment Agency, NEA conducted a meeting with the National Assembly Select Committee on Environment to inform the assembly about the international lead poisoning prevention week of action, with a particular focus on eliminating lead paint in The Gambia.
Ejatou Jaiteh, YVE, communication officer explained that they are at the assembly to inform the members about the research they conducted in collaboration with IPEN and NEA about the hazardous on lead paint.
“We want to share with you about our research and finding because you are critical stakeholders in decision making,” she noted. She stressed that lead paint is a toxic chemical don’t have any place in the environment.
She urged the members to examine the document properly, in order to make a decision that will protect the environment
Omar S. Bah, an official from NEA explained that the report was launched as lead paint has a lot of health implications as it mostly affect women and children.
“So if we have this products we need to look at them critically, that is the reason we deem it necessary to inform you about the research because you are critical institution in formulating policies on national interest,” he pointed out.
Hon. Suwaibou Touray, member of National Assembly Select Committee on Environment assured YVE that they will critically examine the content of the Research that will help them to come with an independent decision in the best interest of the nation.
He commended YVE and its partners for job well doing by doing an extensive research about the dangers of the lead paint.
Author: Bakary Ceesay
