Messrs. Janneh & Bojang,
To be precise, the stacks of electrical poles that Dr. Janneh saw along the
Kombo Coastal Road (KCR) is not part of the Rural Electification Programme,
as we know it. It's important to distinguish the activities along the KCR
from the Rural Electrification Project which has yet to be implemented. The
process is at the tender stage and my information is that it is about to be
concluded shortly provided the recommendations of the Tender Board is
endorsed by the lead donor agency and Government. It is important to
clarify this point at this stage as the tender for the Rural Electification
Project has NOT been awarded as I post this message. This clarification
notwithstanding, the programme will improve appreciably the living standard
of rural Gambia once it is on stream and implemented well. [I responded
similarly to Gassa's question to me on this specific project a few days
ago.]
While I am at it, I might add that the Coastal Protection Project designed
to stop and reverse the coastal erosion problems facing us will be concluded
shortly. The Contractor for the project has been identified through
International tender and should be in the process of mobilising to commence
work. Again, Dr. Janneh will be a main beneficiary along with coastal folks
like myself, not to speak of the Gambian economy which depends increasingly
on tourism.
Sidi Sanneh
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Subject: Re: Progress in My Hood
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 22:09:46 -0400
Dr. Janneh,
That is really a big step. Things are coming as we go. I was very impressed
with the drive to Gunjur when I visited. It took me 28 minutes from Kerewan
to Barra. That was also very impressive. It is my understaning that the
building of roads is also continuing. Sure progress is being made.
Otheriwse, I hope you enjoyed your trip?
Ousman Jallow Bojang.
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From: Dr. Amadou S. Janneh [log in to unmask]
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 13:45:58 -0400
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Subject: Progress in My Hood
Folks,
Phase One of the much awaited Rural Electrification Programmme is currently
underway in The Gambia. Stacks of electric poles are piled along the Kombo
Coastal Roads, to the delight of many of us. This phase is expected to
cover
an area up to Sanyang. Gunjur and Kartong are to be included in the second
phase, which will follow shortly.
In addition, a water project for Gunjur has reportedly been signed and is
expected to be implemented very soon. This is progress!
Amadou SJ
"Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and
enthusiastically act upon...must inevitably come to pass" (J. Meyers).
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