“As The Gambia celebrates its 58th Independence anniversary, it is important for us as a community to honestly reflect upon how far we have come after 58 years of nationhood and whether we have lived up to the dream of our homeland’s founding fathers,” he said.
He said when his council took office at the KMC in May 2018, they found a deficit budget, almost no service infrastructure, low staff morale, poor working conditions and a bankrupt Council.
However, he said they took office as diverse peoples from all walks of life, from different tribes and different political parties and saw a common goal which was to bring progress to the municipality.
He highlighted that through unity, brotherhood and a shared vision for the community, they took on the challenge of turning KMC around.
Mayor Bensouda said 5 years after assuming office with several challenges they have turned the Council into one of the most successful public institutions in The Gambia.
“We have returned tax payer funds in the form of new roads, new markets, parks, waste collection and waste processing infrastructure,” he stated.
Mayor Bensouda said the development is just the beginning as they have heard the needs of their people.
He emphasised that when reelected, they will invest heavily in community road projects, municipal bus transportation and in new jobs for the youth.
“We have already commenced construction of multiple projects and have signed exciting new development contracts for some of our needs as a community,” he explained.
He said that they are determined to continue to push the Government to decentralise its powers and allow them to assist them (Government) for the sake of their people with their capacity and the resources they have.
