Gambia: NBU discusses bread production challenges with President Barrow

The National Bakers Union held discussions with President Adama Barrow on issues surrounding the production of bread in the country and sought his support.

The Secretary-General of the union, Mr. Lamin Dibba, stated that the union’s goal is to introduce standardization to improve the hygienic quality and quantity of bread consumed by the public. He emphasized that flour is a highly consumed commodity in The Gambia, and therefore, there should be a specific quota system to increase production and ensure bread safety and quality.

Mr. Dibba added that the union is struggling to regulate separate entities, suggesting a multi-sectoral approach to the problem.

The President welcomed the delegates to the State House and expressed gratitude for their visit. He advised the bakery union to provide specific guidelines for bread production to ensure it is healthy. He further encouraged members to strengthen the union’s formation as a unifying body and to continue engaging with the Ministry of Trade for productive dialogue.

The Honourable Minister for Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment, Babucarr Joof, accompanied the union.