‘’I encourage all Gambians to remain calm, focused and dedicated to making a positive difference in the Welfare of the nation” – President Barrow

President Adama Barrow earlier today delivered the annual State of the Nation address at the National Assembly complex in Banjul, where he called on Gambians to redirect their energy and focus toward the welfare of the state.

The marathon address featured his government’s performance during the course of the last legislative year.

The address also highlighted the successes and obstacles of the rapid economic and socio-political transformation of the Gambia which was abruptly interrupted by the global pandemic – COVID-19.

As a crisis that has taken the country by storm, the address brought out the devastating impact it has on the life and economy in The Gambia as well as the achievements of the government in the midst of the pandemic.

In his concluding remarks, President Barrow stated that his government has systematically addressed the adverse state of affairs his administration found in the country when he came into office.

Aside from reconnecting the country with the global community, he noted, the government has paid undivided attention to infrastructure development, energy, governance, legal matters as well as institutional reform and strengthening amidst a strong determination to guarantee and sustain lives and livelihoods.

‘’The pandemic has taught us the need to cultivate a new culture of cleanliness, a new social order of living in a pandemic as humans, a new political vision of working together and a new way of embracing solidarity. For our collective safety and survival, let us redefine our roles and development paths against the realities of times.’’

*source: State House of The Gambia/Facebook