By Sarjo Brito
President Adama Barrow on Thursday told an excited crowd in Kerr Ali during the laying of the foundation stone of the Trans-Gambia Highway that he has approved a whooping 250million dalasis as part of his government’s efforts to provide relief packages for Gambians affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
‘’Chief Jarjusey spoke about my work during the pandemic. I have given food to people, money and even fertilizers to farmers and today I want to tell the Chief that I have another news. With all the work I have done from the start of the pandemic, I want to tell you today that I am here with my Finance Minister and I have approved another 250million dalasis. I will buy rice for all Gambians’’.
Over 200, 000 bags of rice and sugar has been distributed amongst Gambians during the first round of Government’s relief package distribution. Over 100, 000 households were said to have benefited from the package.
Barrow whilst making the revelations took a subtle dig at his critics. The Gambian President said his critics can continue the talking while he continues the work.
“I am only here to work. I am not here to talk. Those talking can continue their talk and we the ones working can continue our work’’.
