His Excellency President Adama Barrow held two joint meetings in Badibu Salikenni and Farafeni, North Bank Region (NBR) where he pledged to increase electricity access and quality roads by 2026.<\/p>\n
NBR has been plagued by poor infrastructure for more than six decades, making it difficult for them to access basic necessities like healthcare, schools and markets for their agricultural produce.<\/p>\n
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Out of 158 communities in Lower Nuimi, Upper Nuimi and Jokadu districts, only 9 communities had electricity between 1965-2016. Since coming to power in 2017 till date, the Barrow administration has connected 106 communities to the national electricity network.<\/p>\n
Out of 60 communities of Lower and Central Badibu, 35 are already benefiting from the ongoing electrification initiatives of the current government, compared to 6 communities from independence to 2016.<\/p>\n
In Sabach Sanjal and Illiasa, 50 communities have accessed electricity under President Barrow, compared to only 1 by his predecessors.<\/p>\n
The Bangaly NAWEC Substation in the NBR connects approximately 233 communities to consistent electricity supply for both residential and industrial activities.<\/p>\n
Barra, a commercial centre and Amdalai, a border town, have benefitted from more reliable electricity, providing greater opportunities for trade and investments.<\/p>\n
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President Barrow assured them more sustainable development in their region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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