The World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director Ms Wanja Kaaria on Wednesday bade farewell to the Vice President.
Dr Isatou Touray said Ms Kaari has demonstrated excellent and cordial work relation with the government of the Gambia, according to a news release by her office.
OVP said: “She (Vice President) noted that the world food programme under the leadership of Ms. Kaari, has contributed immensely to the development programmes of the government of the Gambia most especially humanitarian assistance.
“Dr Touray indicated that WPF has provided the much needed technical and financial support in the humanitarian response on COVID-19 pandemic through the National Disaster Management Agency, Education and Agriculture, as well as the health sector.
“Her Execellency the Vice the Vice President expressed the appreciation of the government of the Gambia for all the support provided by WFP in complimenting government’s efforts in attaining our numerous national development programme goals. She acknowledged that government has seen the WFP response to the country’s needs and contribution in building national capacities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery.
“The outgoing WFP representative Wanja Kaaria has expressed gratitude to the government of the Gambia for an open-door policy and for creating the enabling environment for her programmes to deliver the promises of WFP. She indicated that her stay in the country was quite a memorable experience and would always be a goodwill ambassador for the Gambia.
“She was accompanied by Ousama Ousman, Anta Janneh and Dawda Samba.”
