{"id":89945,"date":"2025-11-12T16:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/barrow-pledges-ongoing-development-in-niumi-jokadu"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:15:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:15:04","slug":"barrow-pledges-ongoing-development-in-niumi-jokadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/barrow-pledges-ongoing-development-in-niumi-jokadu","title":{"rendered":"Barrow Pledges Ongoing Development in Niumi Jokadu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government\u2019s commitment to advancing development in Lower and Upper Niumi, as well as Jokadu, underscoring the tangible progress made across the country under his leadership.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking in Maka Balla Manneh during a joint meeting of the three constituencies\u2014the first leg of his ongoing Meet the People Tour\u2014President Barrow said The Gambia has seen a remarkable transformation in key sectors over the past nine years.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you compare The Gambia of today and yesterday, you will see the difference,\u201d he told the gathering.<\/p>\n

Highlighting infrastructure achievements, President Barrow noted that his administration has constructed 1,200 kilometers of roads in nine years\u2014significantly higher than the 800 kilometers built by the two previous regimes combined.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt seems each year they were constructing 15 kilometers of roads, while I am delivering 150 kilometers annually,\u201d he remarked, urging citizens to remain patient as his government continues to deliver on its promises.<\/p>\n

The president also emphasized his administration\u2019s commitment to women\u2019s empowerment, pointing out that for the first time in the country\u2019s history, a dedicated Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Welfare was established under his leadership. Through this ministry, he said, a loan scheme exclusively for women has been introduced.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are constructing roads, schools, electricity, hospitals, and we are supporting women and working in agriculture,\u201d President Barrow said.<\/p>\n

Addressing the farming community, he reminded them of his humble beginnings.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy parents were farmers, so I understand your challenges and will find solutions,\u201d he assured.<\/p>\n

President Barrow pledged that the gaps Gambians have endured for decades would be closed during his tenure, adding, \u201cI have told you before, I am not a politician; I am a worker.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the meeting, Omar Joof, speaking on behalf of the three constituencies, raised concerns over difficulties farmers face in accessing payments after selling groundnuts to government agents.<\/p>\n

\u201cFarmers have to pay their own transport to go to the bank to collect their money, and sometimes they are told there are no funds available. This is very difficult for poor farmers,\u201d Joof lamented.<\/p>\n

In response, President Barrow acknowledged the issue but said the payment system\u2014introduced to curb theft of funds by agents\u2014would continue next season, with planned improvements to ease access.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe system will be expanded to address these difficulties. Any new system comes with challenges, but this one protects government funds,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Under The Gambia\u2019s Constitution, the president is mandated to meet citizens at least twice a year to assess their living conditions and evaluate the impact of national programs.<\/p>\n

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