In a drive towards empowering women farmers and mechanizing Gambia’s agriculture, the Minister of Agriculture Hon. Amie Fabureh has put smiles on the faces of women in North Bank Region by presenting some farm machinery. The equipment include milling machines, and power tillers. The minister was responding to a request made by the women of the area to President Barrow, following his nationwide tour. Fass Njaga Choi, Madina Sering Mass and Pakau Njogu were some of the villages in the region that benefited from the gesture.
Madam Fabureh, the first female Agriculture minister of The Gambia, told the people of North Bank that her Ministry has taken a new dimension and that a new chapter has been opened for the sector. She assured that the President is committed to enhancing the welfare of Gambian farmers, especially the women. She expressed hope the equipment would go a long way in improving agricultural value chain in the country. The Minister of Information and Communication Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah said the government is doing a lot to improve the livelihood of the people of the Gambia particularly the farming community.
He noted that as a ministry responsible for communication, they are tasked to create visibility for various ministries. He added that his ministry is also responsible for technology; “thus, there are plans to ensure the use of ICT in the modernisation of farming in the country”.
The National Assembly Member for the area, Hon. Omar Darboe called on the people of his constituency to rally behind President Barrow for development. Hon. Darboe said politics is about interest; hence people need to follow the government that is serving their interest. He said his constituency is enjoying electricity, good roads and other amenities thanks to the Barrow administration.
The distribution of equipment to the region is being headed by the governor of the region Hon. Ebrima K Dampha.
Momodou Kanteh, Information Officer, MoA
