AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRoads and Infrastructure: President Adama Barrow inaugurated 12.6km of roads linking five Greater Banjul communities, improving access to markets, services and business opportunities. Banking: The Central Bank has ordered banks to replace non-Gambian staff with qualified Gambians by December 31. Nigeria says 57 banking professionals could lose their jobs; the directive also requires skills transfer and continuity plans. Development Projects: The government and African Development Bank are working to speed up delivery across a portfolio of about $170 million, after training project teams in procurement, financial management and monitoring. Ports: Alport Banjul named maritime veteran Dr. Lamin Jawara deputy managing director, bringing experience in ports, ferries and ship operations to the role. Waste Management: Ghana’s Zoomlion recently secured a $46 million waste-management concession in The Gambia, part of a wider push to improve collection and disposal. Energy: An ECOWAS-backed electricity project has brought power to nearly 500,000 people across The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Mali. Fisheries: The ministry reaffirmed support for sustainable artisanal fishing, a vital source of jobs, food and income.
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