The Gambia is targeting universal electricity access by 2026 and 90% coverage by the end of 2025, Minister for Petroleum, Energy, and Mines, Nani Juwara, has revealed.
Universal Energy Access (UEA) denotes the availability of reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy services for all, irrespective of socioeconomic status or geographical location.
According to Minister Juwara, the government believes electricity drives economic activities, hence providing over D500 million from local funds to support Universal Access for the remaining parts of the country that don’t have electricity. He mentioned Lower Fulladu, Niamina East, Niamina West, Lower Saloum, and Upper Saloum.
Speaking at a Ministerial Town Hall at the SDKJ Conference Center on Friday, Minister Juwara said the government is committed to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy as a catalyst for job creation, improved livelihoods, and inclusive economic growth.
He added that the country is developing a Compact Programme for support from the World Bank, African Development Bank, and other philanthropic organizations under the M300 agenda to provide access to 300 million Africans.
“Let us continue working together to build a resilient and energy-secure Gambia,” he said.
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