The Gambian Government says efforts are being made to ensure that every Gambian has access to quality and affordable energy by 2025.
“This is a year of working as more and more contracts are being signed and implemented,” Hon. Fafa Sanyang, Minister for Petroleum and Energy for The Gambia, said during the signing ceremony of contract for the construction of 30kV line with Distribution Network and Secondary subtractions for Sami & Sandu District villages.
Upon completion of the project, over 46 communities will, for the first time, have access to electricity, according to Mr. Nani Juwara, MD of National Water & Electricity Company (NAWEC).
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The Gambia has a total population of 2,476,572 people, and out of this, more that 60 percent have access to electricity.
Over 46 communities to access to electricity for the first time say Mr Nani Juwara MD NAWEC as NAWEC signs a contract with MBH Power Ltd for the construction of a 30KV line with Distribution Network and Secondary subtractions for Sami & Sandu Districts Villages pic.twitter.com/qzMqV5n9ZU
— Ministry of Petroleum and Energy The Gambia (@MoPEGambia) May 24, 2021
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