According to him, the programme has conducted orientations targeting community actors on child protection systems and the roles in supporting the Community Child Protection Committees (CCPCs).
Governor Bah was speaking on Thursday during the opening of the 3rd Project Steering Committee meeting on the Migration-multi Partner Trust Fund Project held at the Mansakonko Area Council, Mansakonko, LRR.
From Tuesday, July 25 to Wednesday, July 26, members of the Project Steering Committee embarked on a joint monitoring field mission covering Lower River and North Bank Regions.
The 36 months Migration – Multi-Partner Trust Fund Project will address the drivers and causes of vulnerability in migration among border communities and enhance the cross border trade environment along the Trans-Gambia transport corridor.
The aim of the meeting was to update members of the project steering committee on the status of the implementation of the MMPTF project; ‘Addressing the drivers and causes of migration-related vulnerabilities among border communities along the Trans-Gambia transport corridor’.
The LRR Governor outlined the importance of the joint programme noting that the initiative focuses on the Trans-Gambia transport corridor, an economic and strategic link connecting the northern and southern parts of both The Gambia and Senegal, and by extension other ECOWAS countries.
He added that the joint programme would reduce migration-related vulnerabilities and enhance the cross-border trade environment by enhancing the border ports in Misera and improve the knowledge and capacity of border authorities.
For his part, Ismaila Danso; deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Interior, informed the meeting that it is also part of the components of the joint programme to upgrade the Border Posts in Jarra West and Upper Badibou Districts, strengthening the capacity of border authorities, raise or increase awareness among women and youth about their rights, and provide livelihood opportunities for women and young people.
Mr. Fabba Jammeh, the director of Employment in deputising for Mr. Lamin Dampha, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment affirmed that this joint programme resonates well with the aspiration of the Government of The Gambia as it is in line with two priorities of the National Development Plan namely; ‘Restoring Good Governance and Respect for Human Right’ and ‘Reaping Demographic Dividend through Youth and Women Entrepreneur’.
Moreover, he added that the joint programme will also complement governments’ efforts in increasing awareness to claim their rights, the safety, and prosperity of the affected women and youth, and improve their skills and access to livelihood opportunities.
The opening ceremony was chaired by Yassin Gai, project manager, MMPTFP.
