Omar Jarju
Omar Jarju is the president of the Sports Journalists Association of The Gambia (SJAG), known for his commitment to enhancing the standards of sports journalism in the country. He is an advocate for financial literacy among sports journalists, emphasizing its importance for accurate reporting on the business aspects of sports. Under his leadership, SJAG is organizing a training program aimed at equipping journalists with essential skills in financial reporting and budget analysis.
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Omar Jarju, the President of Sports Journalists’ Association of The Gambia, expressed great excitement about Saine's nomination.
SJAG nominates Pap Saine for pretigious journalist on Podium Award
Gambia· 2026-01-15
Omar Jarju is a member of both the Event and Conference Committee and the Organising and Logistics Committee for the AIPS congress.
SJAG launches local organising committee prior to AIPS Africa congressGambia· 2025-12-04
Omar Jarju is the cluster monitor for AMANAA who was part of the delegation.
Salaam Takaful pays D30K death claim compensationGambia· 2025-11-28
Omar Jarju expressed his devastation about Barrow's death.
Media fraternity mourns demise of Afri Radio sports presenter Pa BarrowGambia· 2025-11-24
Omar Jarju stated that the Sports Bill is a very important document that would shape the future of sports agenda.
SJAG embraces national seminar on Sports Bill next monthGambia· 2025-11-05Omar Jarju scored the second goal for Brufut in the second half to earn the Sannehmentereng Boys their first West Coast Region Super Cup trophy.
Omar Jarju fires Brufut to maiden WCR Super Cup triumphGambia· 2025-11-04
Omar Jarju says Breast Cancer Awareness Day is an important event for SJAG.
Solace Foundation, SESDO, SJAG brief journalists prior to Breast Cancer Awareness dayGambia· 2025-10-14
Omar Jarju welcomed the new executive member, Momodou S. Jallow, and endorsed his appointment.
SJAG Momodou S. Jallow appointed as co-opted member of SJAGGambia· 2025-10-02
Omar Jarju expressed delight on the achievements of his executive since they took leadership a year ago.
SJAG holds Annual General MeetingGambia· 2025-10-01Omar Jarju believed that whatever they learned during the training, they will put it in practice and make research about it.
SJAG, WSRC Women’s Sport Reporters capacity building training underwayGambia· 2025-07-31
SJAG President Omar Jarju took the stage, his keynote brimming with conviction.
Pulse of Gambian Sports: SJAG celebrates journalism legacy, futureGambia· 2025-07-09
President of SJAG, Omar Jarju, underscored the importance of the friendly match between SJAG and The Gambia Football Lovers.
SJAG demolish Gambia Football Lovers in friendly clashGambia· 2025-06-10
Omar Jarju is the president of SJAG who signed the MoU with the Ministry of Information.
SJAG signs MoU with Ministry of Information to advance sports journalismGambia· 2025-06-09
Omar Jarju is the president of SJAG and spoke at the launching ceremony of the Women’s Sports Reporters Commission.
SJAG Women’s Sports Reporters Commission launchedGambia· 2025-04-30
Omar Jarju, local coordinator for Opportunity Gambia, who double as Scout Volunteer, said the two institutions are looking forward to immensely contributing to societal development.
Opportunity Gambia donates, furniture, stationeries to Jabang LBSGambia· 2025-04-22
Omar Jarju commends sport journalists for their amazing job during the SJAG Iftar session.
SJAG prexy Omar Jarju commends sport journalists for amazing jobGambia· 2025-03-13
Omar Jarju emphasised the importance of financial literacy for Gambian sports journalists.
SJAG to train 20 sports journalists on financial reporting, budget analysisGambia· 2025-03-06