Africa-Press – Gambia. President Adama Barrow has described provincial Gambian communities as having suffered decades of neglect, saying past governments left them at a significant disadvantage.
Speaking to the media in Banjul on Wednesday night after returning from his Meet-the-People-Tour, the President says his administration is now actively reversing that trend.
“The provinces were at a disadvantage for more than 50 years. Resources were not decentralised, and definitely, it was not fair on their side,” he said.
President Barrow called the tour a “success,” noting large turnouts and the appreciation of residents for government projects in the provinces. He highlighted progress in road construction, clean drinking water provision, health projects, schools, and improved civil service pay scales, describing these achievements as unprecedented in the country’s history.
Barrow also outlined ongoing projects, including plans to connect 90 percent of Gambians to electricity by the end of 2025 and ensure universal access by the close of 2026, calling the electrification initiative a personal priority.
He emphasized that despite challenges, his government was committed to decentralisation, expanding infrastructure, and delivering services equitably across the country. “This is a working government. We are ambitious and we aim very high,” he added.
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