The
governor of Central River Region CRR has made it clear to the people of the
area that the recent farm implements donated by the presidency are not for sale
neither do they belong to any political party.
Abba
Sanyang made this warning during a recent handing over of farm implements
donated by President Barrow to farmers in CRR south.
The
implements, which were presented by minister of Agriculture- Amie Fabureh, came
following a request by farmers in the area during President Barrow’s last Meet
with the People’s Tour.
At
the handing over ceremony, Governor Sanyang indicated that following the
request of farmers in CRR, President Barrow in close consultation with the
Ministry of Agriculture and development partners responded positively to the
needs of the farmers.
Sanyang
warned beneficiary communities not to sell the farm implements, noting that the
implements are to boost rice production in the area, thereby easing daily
drudgery by local farmers.
To
that end, he urged beneficiary communities to utilize the tools for their
intended purpose.
He
also expressed his office’s resolve to collaborate with the Technical Advisory
committee (TAC) and the regional agriculture directorate in monitoring the use
and upkeep of the farm implements.
He
equally used the opportunity to call on people in the area to put aside their
political differences and work towards the development of the country.
CRR
governor, also urged the beneficiary communities to open a bank account for the
sustainability of the implements.
“Open
a bank account for these farm implements in case of any maintenance and other
operational and fuel costs.”
He
thanked President Barrow for providing what he called “timely and worthy labour
saving devices”.
“We
therefore cherish this farm implements and I want to assure you that the items
will be put into good use”.
He
also called on the people in the area to instill team work in their doings and
cooperate with a common vision of increasing productivity in the area.
“The
Gambia is endowed with abundant natural resources and we have to ensure that we
utilize it through mechanization.”