GIRAV Project Gambia

GMD1.3billion GIRAV feeder roads, Bansang Water project contracts signed

The Gambian Government on Tuesday 9th December 2025 through the GIRAV project signed four contractual Agreements worth GMD1,358,863,600.05 equivalent to USD18,750,705.12 with four contractors for the construction of feeder roads and the Bansang Water Project.

These include three contracts worth USD16,502,061.30 (equivalent to GMD1,195,904,382.41) for the construction of 155.9km of feeder roads across the country and, a USD 2,248,643.82 million dollars (GMD162,959,217.64) contract to conduct detailed design, supply and construction of Bansang Water Treatment Plant and Storage Tanks in Bansang, Central River Region South.

The road contracts divided into three lots are financed by the Gambia Government-World Bank funded GIRAV project under the Central Projects Coordinating Unit (CPCU) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by the Gambia Government and the World Bank aimed at improving rural connectivity and market access across the country.

Hon. Dr. Demba Sabally, Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security presided over the groundbreaking event held in Kotu. The ceremony was graced by Hon. Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure and, Hon. Nani Juwara, Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines, the Managing Director of the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Deputy Managing Director of the NAWEC. Chaired by Ambassador Alhagie Nyangado, Permanent Sectary, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Security, the event was also attended by implementing partners and staff of the GIRAV project and other projects under the CPCU.

President Barrow praises a GIRAV funded sub-project at Saadis Poultry Farm
His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has described a layer production sub-project co-financed by the GIRAV project and Saadis Investment Group dubbed SIG Poultry Farm as a “big success”. He made the commendation on Sunday evening during a visit to the firm farm in Abuko as part of his ongoing “Meet The People Tour”.

President Barrow and entourage were taken on a tour of the farm by the proprietor Mr. Basaadi Jabbi. Speaking after the tour of the farm, he said: “Overall, we are very happy. The project is a successful project”. President Barrow noted with pride that the investment has resulted to increased egg production locally and thus helping reduce the country’s import bill. He congratulated Mr. Jabbi for the investment noting that it has created employment for the youth. He encouraged other farmers to emulate SIG Poultry Farm’s bright example towards contributing to national development.
He reiterated the importance his government attaches to private sector involvement in the agricultural sector to help create jobs and stimulate economic growth and development.

SIG Poultry farm is one of 19 SMEs that received a grant of more than D250million dalasi from The Gambia Government-World Bank funded GIRAV project in 2023 to expand and scale up production. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by the government and the World bank to transform the Gambia’s agriculture from subsistent to a market-driven sector, leaving no one behind.

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His excellency, President Adama Barrow will today Wednesday 12th November 2025 visit the advanced Agro Logistics Centre under construction at Wassu, CRRN as part of his nationwide "Meet the People Tour".

The multi-million dalasi project is funded by the World Bank and the Government of the Gambia through the GIRAV project as part of the ongoing agricultural sector transformation initiative with specific focus on moving from subsistence to a more resilient, productive, competitive and market-driven agriculture.

Construction works are expected to be completed by March 2026. The centre is expected to reduce post-harvest losses by 25-30 percent.

Key features of the ALC:
- State-of-the-art cold chain facilities
- Modern warehousing
- Weighbridge
- Administrative offices
- Dormitories
- Training Centres
- Fuel station
- Dedicated industrial plots
- Bank
- Food Outlets
- Rooftop solar panels
- Sewage treatment plant
- Waste management centre
-Stores and shops

We will stream his visit live on this page.