Hi Basil,

Harriette, the children and myself extend our heartiest congratulations on
the completion of your dissertation. Your outstanding perfomence is highly
commendable. May God bless you with long life to contribute your qouta in
world economics, particularly, West African (ECOWAS) economics.

We spoke to Agoy just before the Easter, and she was the one who gave us the
good news. I guess she is in the Gambia now.

Once again, keep up the good work. Say hello to Saidy and the kids.

Alhaji


>From: "B.M.Jones" <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Thank You
>Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 12:49:28 +0000
>
>Hi Folks,
>
>To GOD be the glory for giving me the opportunity to pursue  and
>successfully complete my Ph.D. It is good to be back on the L now that
>my most arduous task have been accomplished. I had to unsubscribe due
>to work pressure . THANK YOU ALL for your messages of congratulations. I
>am deeply touched. First it was Dr. Saidy,then my good friend Dr. Jaiteh
>and now my humble self. I hope that members of the L can take
>inspiration from our achievements just as we got inspired from the
>likes of Dr. Saine and Dr. Katim Touray. We want to see more Gambian
>women Ph.Ds. Step up to the plate. I am proud to be GAMBIAN today as we
>all share one destiny irrespective of religious, cultural and tribal
>affiliations.
>
>To all you thinking of doing academic research my advice is to take up
>the challenge. Do not let anybody tell you that it cannot be done. It is
>not going to be easy but with determination, hardwork, perseverance and
>dedication IT CAN BE DONE. Knowledge is power and education is like a
>master key that opens all doors. My service is at the disposal of all
>young Gambian economists and feel free to send me an e-mail. I hope
>that i will be able to utilise my talents to serve humanity.
>
>I cannot end without acknowledging the constant encouragement and
>support i received from Sidi and Sheikh Tijan. You have been a big
>brothers and real role models.
>
>Its good to be back.Please find attached an abstract of my dissertation
>for those interested. Che will send you a private e-mail.
>
>Cheers
>
>Basil
>
>On Mon, 2 Apr 2001 10:42:56 -0700 Madiba Saidy <[log in to unmask]>
>wrote:
>
> > Dr. Jones:
> >
> > Congratulations, and all the best in your future endeavors.
> >
> > Madiba.
> >
> >
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