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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 10 Dec 2007 : 22:36:44
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National Assembly Ratifies US $ 7.7 Million Loan For Westfield-Sukuta Road
By Bubacarr K. Sowe
National Assembly Members have ratified a loan agreement amounting to US$ 7.705 (5.15 Islamic Dinar) million between the Gambia and Islamic Development Bank for the Re-Construction of the Westfield-Sukuta Road.
The agreement, tabled before the deputies on Wednesday, December 5, by the Secretary of State for Finance and Economic Affairs Musa Gibril Balla Gaye was seconded by the member for Basse, Sellu Bah. Mr. Bah said the reconstruction of the road had been lamented by morotists, pedestrians and cyclists who ply the road.
Sidia Jatta, the representative for Wuli West said road infrastructure is indispensable in development. Mr. Jatta added that the reconstruction of the road is crucial and would have a tremendous economic value to its users. The Wuli West NAM expressed concern over the short life Gambian roads have noting that people have began doubting the longevity of the Kerewan-Farafrnni road-which is less than a year old.
He said sound engineering is necessary in order for the country to have guaranteed and long lasting roads, stressing that The Gambia should be able to mobilise funds locally for projects like this one.
Sulayman Joof, the member for Serrekunda West, said the road should have been a dual carriage instead of the proposed single carriage. He also said the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) should avoid cutting across the road when connecting people to water pipes.
Adama Cham the NAM for Kombo North said the road reconstruction will increase the earning capacity of the people using it, which he said will reduce poverty. The minority leader and member for Kiang West said the project has come at a good time and the right moment.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 144/2007, 7 - 9 December 2007
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Mr.Justice
Gambia
51 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2007 : 22:44:14
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| Well,why are these arabs sponsoring this criminal head of state? |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 09:20:04
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| because they can and will, like follows like, |
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Alhassan
Sweden
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Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 11:18:56
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jambo,
I hope the loan would be used for the purpose as said in the begginning and the road can serve for atleast 10 years before repairs. The quality of the roads I have seen at home lack the quality.I hope too that bothe the NAMs and the general public would be observant of the quality.
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jambo
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Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 09:21:02
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let me ask this is not againt the muslim code to accept loans  |
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