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The Interim BENGOMA Chairman Mr. Abu Donzo is presently
in the United Kingdom. As the head of the Mandingo organization of the Netherlands,
Mr. Donzo and his family though on private visit in the UK made a courtesy
call on the Interim President of LIMAUK - Mr.Musa Konneh in London. During
this meeting, the two leaders discussed matter of importance to both communities
considering our unique characteristics as Mandingos and in Europe. The result
of this cordial and fruitful discussion was an agreement to work together
in promoting peace among the Liberian Mandingos both in Liberia and the Diaspora.
Mr. Donzo in his remarks stressed
the need for an open and cordial relationship between LIMAUK and BENGOMA
relying on the fact that we have a lot in common
both history & destiny. He suggested the creation of a medium that we
can use to exchange views frequently. According Mr. Donzo he will be
in the country for one week during which he will visit Manchester and the
Midlands
to see friends and family members. He expressed his delight to be in
the UK and believed that his visit will initiate an amicable relationship
between
the two organizations and promote greater unity among the Liberian
Mandingos in Europe.
Mr. Konneh welcomed the Interim BENGOMA Chairman in the UK on behalf
of LIMAUK and confirmed our commitment in promoting unity within
Liberian Mandingos both in Liberia & Diaspora . The Interim President
of LIMAUK observed that BENGOMA like LIMAUK is an organization working
hard to keep
the cultural touch of our Mandingo forefathers burning in the Diaspora.
Our cordial relationship in his opinion will therefore be of benefit
to all Mandingos within the two communities and Liberia.
At the end of the visit, Mr. Konneh thanked the visitors for the time
and wish them well during the rest of the journey around UK.
