The Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Mr. Alieu Loum, on behalf of His Excellency President Adama Barrow, handed over two (2) brand-new tractors with full implements to beneficiary communities in the North Bank Region (NBR) as part of ongoing efforts to boost rural agricultural production.
The tractors were presented to the communities of Ndoofan and Toro Bah at no cost under the Programme for Accelerated Community Development (PACD), a flagship initiative of the Barrow Administration. This gesture is part of His Excellency’s direct response to requests made by the communities during the annual Meet the People Tour.
In his remarks, Mr. Loum called for unity and urged the beneficiaries to embrace unity and collectively utilise the tractors to increase production, productivity, and food security. He further called on them to take full ownership of the equipment to ensure its durability and lasting contribution to national food sovereignty.
Mr. Loum further advised the youths to be law-abiding citizens and to safeguard the peace and stability that the country is currently enjoying. He stressed that without peace and stability, there can be no meaningful development or food security, and therefore urged them to jealously guard the nation’s peace and stability.
Mr. Loum expressed appreciation to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Department of Strategic Policy and Delivery (DSPD) for their role in implementing and coordinating the programme.
The Governor of the North Bank Region, Mr. Lamin Saidykhan, advised the communities to make good use of the gesture and avoid internal conflict.
The Chiefs of Lower Nuimi and Lower Badibu, together with residents, thanked President Barrow for fulfilling his promise, and pledged to make good use of the tractors to maximize their impact on agriculture and community development.
Through PACD, the Government continues to allocate resources to strengthen the participation of women and youth in agriculture, while also expanding access to basic amenities and infrastructure. The programme aims to reduce rural–urban inequalities and foster inclusive growth across the country.
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