President Adama Barrow has vowed to continue working hard assuring Gambians his government is now better placed to deliver bigger successes.
In his New Year’s address, the president said his first term in office was characterized by various reforms and development initiatives.
The president said: “I remain indebted to all voters and stakeholders for the orderly conduct of the elections. Together, we have made The Gambia a model of democracy in Africa and the world over. The task at hand is to sustain it for good. Such success should motivate us to aim higher. The days ahead provide opportunities for all of us to explore as a nation and as family units and individuals.
“Officially, today (Dec 31) marks the end of our three-year National Development Plan, 2018-2021 and it signals the end of our five-year 2017-2022 political transition phase. However, the hard work continues. We look forward to 2022 with great optimism and zeal.
“During the last four years, various reforms, policies and strategies were successfully initiated. A few others are nearing completion. I assure you that government is now better placed for bigger successes.”
