By Kemo Kanyi
President Adama Barrow on Saturday highlighted his administration’s achievements since 2017, saying government interventions have contributed to improvements in key sectors across the country.
He was speaking at the official launch of the National People’s Party (NPP) manifesto, its nine-point plan, and a new digital platform designed to strengthen citizen engagement.
The President said his administration inherited major development challenges, including weak institutions, infrastructure deficits, limited access to basic services and low investor confidence.
He said at that time, many communities lacked reliable roads, electricity, clean water, healthcare services and economic opportunities.
“Today, the transformative results of our interventions are visible across the country,” President Barrow said, citing increased access to electricity, expansion of health facilities, growth in schools, improved learning outcomes, and rising digital connectivity.
He also pointed to developments in agriculture, tourism recovery, and renewed investor interest, adding that confidence in The Gambia had improved.
President Barrow said these outcomes were achieved through what he described as sustained national stability, partnership and long-term planning.
He added that development is driven by “steady leadership, responsible governance, sound planning, and national peace,” rather than political confrontation.
On youth development, he said government policy focuses on skills training, employment, digital innovation, entrepreneurship and sports development, while also emphasizing the role of women in national development.
He further stated that the country must strengthen domestic production to reduce reliance on imports.
“We will continue investing in irrigation, rice production, livestock development, fisheries modernization, and agro-processing to reduce food costs and increase self-sufficiency,” he said.
President Barrow also stressed the importance of access to education, healthcare and inclusive development for all communities.
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