“We must preserve this heritage for the generations to come,” he stated. “They need to know about our history and understand its significance,” he said, as he continues on his nationwide constitutional requirement tour.
The Jufureh Heritage Village is a key cultural site, renowned for its historical ties to the transatlantic slave trade and its connection to the story of Kunta Kinteh. The museum serves as a vital educational and tourism resource, attracting both local and international visitors.
President Barrow’s visit forms part of his broader commitment to national development and cultural preservation, aligning with ongoing efforts to promote tourism and strengthen national identity through heritage conservation.
The Jufureh Heritage Village Museum, is a cultural and educational project by KABISHA that showcase the country’s major ethnic groups - traditionally built Wolof, Mandinka, and Fula homesteads.
It features artisan workshops, guided tours, and the ‘banta baa’, a communal space for storytelling and cultural exchange. The museum also runs a seeding educational program promoting civic education, environmental awareness, and cultural literacy amongst the youth
Impact
The Museum will preserve traditional heritage while promoting education, tourism, and small enterprise, and also it aims to foster national unity, cultural pride, and sustainable economic growth, positioning the Gambia as a regional hub for living heritage.
Visit to Essau Hospital
The Gambian leader and delegation also visited and inspected the construction of a modern maternity ward at the Essau Hospital, initiated by the First Lady, through her Fatoumatta Bah Barrow Foundation aimed at improving maternal and child care.
During the visit, the Gambian leader underscored the significance of quality health service delivery, claiming that his administration is committed to improving the nation’s health. He commended the First Lady foundation for the numerous supports the foundation is giving especially in the health sector.
Bangaly NAWEC Sub-Station
As the president’s engagement on day one continued, he also visited Bangaly substation which is developed under the GERMP project. It serves as a key distribution and dispatch centre for the regions. Before its commissioning in 2025, nearby communities like Medina Serign Mass and Barra depended on the Farafenni or Soma station, which caused high transmission losses, voltage fluctuations, and inefficiencies due to long transmission distances and heavy network load.
“My administration is committed to ensuring that the entire country is electrified, and that’s what my government is working towards. In fact, we have just visited a school here, and we have seen the kids using laptops. These are all possible because of electricity. Therefore, that trend must continue,” he told officials.
The President’s remarks were made in the presence of NAWEC officials, highlighting the government’s dedication to modernising infrastructure and empowering communities through technology.
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