President Adama Barrow has inaugurated the 84.5-kilometer Nuimi-Hakalang road, connecting settlements in Lower and Upper Nuimi and Jokadou districts in the North Bank Region.
This road project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity and economic activity across the region.
The road’s completion ends “decades of brutal hardship” for residents, who previously took treacherous journeys on dusty, flood-prone tracks.
The new road is expected to improve access to essential services like healthcare, schools, and markets, and is expected to boost tourism and stimulate local economic activity.
President Barrow stated that the newly inaugurated road represents more than just infrastructure development, highlighting its significance as a symbol of progress, unity, and inclusive development.
He stated, “This road is progress. This road is unity. This road is inclusive development delivered by a Government of the people, for the people.”
He assured people of government’s commitment to improving the lives of Gambians and fostering national unity through development projects.
President Barrow commended the residents for their patience and resilience during the road’s construction, acknowledging the disruptions they faced.
He pointed out that the road belongs to the residents as they played a in its realization, expressing appreciation the community’s understanding and cooperation, which is essential for successful infrastructure development projects.
Extoling extoled the Ministry of Finance for securing funding, the Gambian head of state recognized the efforts of the Ministry of Transport, Works, and Infrastructure for their diligent efforts in overseeing the project.
Acting Director of National Roads Authority, Sulayman Sumareh Janneh commended CSE Construction Company and the consultants for their “impeccable workmanship” on the Nuimi-Hakalang road project.
The Nuimi-Hakalang road project is described as a key component of President Adama Barrow’s National Development Plan, which aims to improve infrastructure and living standards in The Gambia.
