The ceremony, held in Banjul, was officiated by Ambassador Lang Yabou and the WFP Country Director, Ms. Mirande Sende. This agreement reaffirms the strong partnership between The Gambia and WFP in advancing food security, nutrition, and resilience-building efforts in line with the Country Strategic Plan (2024โ2028), at an estimated value of USD 95,226,668.
The two sides highlighted the significant benefits and achievements registered by the long-standing partnership between the Government of The Gambia and the World Food Programmeโespecially in the areas of the school feeding programme, support to smallholder farmers, nutrition support for vulnerable people, and capacity-strengthening initiatives.
Permanent Secretary Ambassador Yabou reaffirmed the Governmentโs commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with international organisations and other partners to enhance the well-being of Gambians and ensure sustainable development.
