President of The Gambia, H.E. Adama Barrow, is set to inaugurate electricity access projects benefiting 719 communities nationwide from February 7 to 15, 2026.
The projects are expected to enhance service delivery, stimulate local economic activities, and improve the quality of life in beneficiary communities, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Funding is being provided by multilateral development partners, including the World Bank, the European Union, the European Investment Bank, and the African Development Bank Group, under initiatives such as The Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernisation Project (GERMP), The Gambia Electricity Access Project (GEAP), and the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Access Project (ECOREAP).
In a joint statement, the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines and the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) said the inaugurations underscore the Government’s commitment to achieving universal electricity access.
The inauguration ceremonies will be held daily from 16:00 to 19:00 hours, beginning February 7, 2026, across the North Bank Region, Central River Region–North, Upper River Region–North, and Upper River Region–South.
The Gambia has made steady progress in expanding electricity access, particularly in rural areas, with national electrification currently estimated at about 75 percent.
The newly completed projects support the country’s ambition to achieve universal electricity access by late 2026 and are expected to further drive socio-economic development.
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