Gambia: President Adama Barrow highlights borehole project, education initiatives in Upper River Region

During his Meet the People Tour, President Adama Barrow visited an ongoing borehole project in the Sabi Kalilu, Temanto, and Kusul clusters of The Gambia’s Upper River Region, aimed at alleviating water shortages for thousands of residents.

The borehole tank, with a 30,000-litre capacity, will provide clean water to over 2,500 people, offering a sustainable solution to long-standing water scarcity in the area.

This initiative is part of the Barrow administration’s drive to improve water accessibility across the country through the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources.

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In a nationwide effort, the government is currently installing 55 boreholes across various regions, with completion set for before 2025. “The construction of large solar-powered water supply systems is currently underway,” a ministry representative stated, listing 13 boreholes in the North Bank Region, 20 in the Central River Region, 15 in the Upper River Region, 3 in the Lower River Region, and 4 in the West Coast Region. Together, these projects will serve 117 communities, impacting over 75,000 inhabitants.

In addition to addressing water needs, President Barrow’s tour underscored his commitment to education.

He inspected a fully equipped six-classroom building in Boli Bona and visited Madarasatu Muaz Bun Jabal in the Gidda, Kantora District. “Ensuring equal access to education is a top priority for President Barrow,” noted a spokesperson, adding that these new facilities are set to enhance learning conditions for children in underserved areas.

With major initiatives in both water and education, the Barrow administration is striving to uplift rural communities and foster long-term development across The Gambia.