On Friday, October 4th President Adama Barrow presented certificates of appreciation to eighty ECOMIG officers at a ceremony held at State House. The officers have come to the end of their tour of duty.
“When your country chooses you to serve, you have a responsibility to raise your country’s flag,” President Barrow told the departing contingent of the West African stabilisation force.
He expressed gratitude to Senegal and ECOWAS for supporting The Gambia’s democracy by deploying ECOMIG officers. He also thanked them for their peaceful service in The Gambia and wished them progress in their future endeavours back home.
The President stated that while their mission would come to an end, The Gambia’s relationship with Senegal would continue. He equally expressed his gratitude to President Diomaye Faye and Senegal for their support of the troops during their duties in The Gambia over two to three years.
Banjul market road
In a separate engagement, President Barrow visited the 300-meter road behind the Banjul Market to assess its condition. His government began the Banjul roads, drainage, and sewage project in 2019 to transform Banjul into a city to be proud of. While driving through the road and listening to the complaints of the business people, the President said “the condition of the road is detrimental to business and tourism, and it poses a health hazard.”
Regarding the management and administration of the market, the vendors complained of poor waste management and lack of security.
The President emphasised the importance of upholding the best interest of consumers, vendors, and especially the residents of Banjul. This includes ensuring food safety, and a clean and green environment, among other priorities.
During an impromptu visit to Banjul Market, President Barrow promised vendors improved roads. He tasked Hadim Gai, the contractor of the Banjul Project, to start upgrading the market road to ensure that vendors work in a clean and comfortable environment.
Source: OP Media.
