The Hon. Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, on Friday, 4th September 2026, received Ms. Helen Kamau, Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in The Gambia, who paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry to formally present her Letters of Credence.
During the meeting, the Hon. Minister welcomed Ms. Kamau to the Republic of The Gambia and congratulated her on her appointment as WFP Representative and Country Director. He expressed appreciation for the longstanding partnership between the Government of The Gambia and the World Food Programme, noting the Organisationβs continued contribution to the countryβs development efforts.
Minister Njie further highlighted the valuable role played by WFP in supporting national priorities, particularly in the area of education and other programmes aimed at improving the welfare and livelihoods of vulnerable communities.
For her part, Ms. Helen Kamau expressed her appreciation for the warm welcome and outlined some of the challenges confronting the organisation, particularly in relation to resource mobilisation and language barriers. She, however, expressed her commitment to working closely with the Government of The Gambia and other partners throughout her tenure to advance WFPβs mandate in the country.
In conclusion, the Hon. Sering Modou Njie thanked Ms. Kamau for the continued support and contributions of the World Food Programme to The Gambia. He reaffirmed the Ministryβs commitment to strengthening cooperation between The Gambia and WFP and expressed hope for further collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
