Efficient water and electricity supply are two critical components in any nation’s development. While electricity remains one of the most important blessings that science has given to mankind, water is without doubt one of God’s precious gift to mankind.
Mr. President, the water and electricity crisis seems to be going from bad to worse for the past weeks.
Almost all the areas in the greater Banjul area are experiencing erratic water and electricity on a daily basis.
Access to clean water remains a struggle for many poorest rural dwellers across Africa, with families blaming the problem on everything from a lack of infrastructure to a lack of government commitment to help the country's most marginalized.
It is estimated that approximately 34% of African population is aged 15 to 34, but most of Africa’s youth are unemployed.
Five months after WHO declared COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern and three-and-half months after it called the disease a pandemic, its spread does not seem to be slowing down globally.
Freedom of expression is an important component and one of the cornerstones of democracy as well as a means of ensuring respect for all human dignity.
Mr. President, it is very sad that the Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the Gambia when countries are relaxing on the control measures and lockdowns.
It is undeniable fact that police play a crucial role in upholding rule of law in any given country. Therefore, exposing members of the Gambia Police Force to issues relating to upholding rule of law, their role or contribution in the governance structure is indeed timely.
June 26th annually is commemorated globally as International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking or simply 'World Drug Day'.
