State House, Banjul 29th November 2022: President Adama Barrow made a major announcement at the end of the first leg of his ongoing Meet The People Tour, pledging that his administration will create employment for 150,000 young people in the country over the next five years.
The President disclosed that 50 settlements in Kiang and Jarra would have access to electricity at meetings in Japineh and Kwinella. President Barrow stated that he would lay the groundwork for a 99-kilometre road in Kabadaa early in 2023 to the loud cheers of the gathering.
The President referenced the massive road infrastructure in Sabach Sanjal, Jimbala, and the Hakalang Road when he said that developments during his first term would surpass those of the current period. He intimated that Jarra and Kiang would experience similar changes.
The Head of State reiterated his appeal for young people to refocus on agriculture and skill development, pointing to the continuous establishment of skill centres around the nation.
As part of the Women Enterprise Fund, President Barrow presented a D2.5M cheque to some women groups in Kiang and Jarra.