Mr. Waleed Gadban, the new Israeli Deputy Chief of Mission was in Gambia from December 16th to 17 for a series of meetings.
Waleed Gadban had the chance to meet Gambian political leaders, young entrepreneurs, students and others civilians. This trip was also a great opportunity to visit Alfu Sarr’s farm, at Ndofan in the northern region of Gambia. He is one of the the farmers who got the benefits of Mashav funds for entrepreneurship.
The funding will facilitate the harvest of new varieties of plants such as cucumbers, green peppers, bananas in addition to helping the sheepfolds. In Ndofan, an area located in the northern bank of The Gambian river, Mr. Gadban inaugurated the farming project along with the MASHAV’s donation, Israel supplied the region with Jobs, Access to clean Water & Food Autonomies”. The visit was sealed with Many locals’ gathered to pray for the prosperity of the project.
During his visit, Mr. GADBAN met with the Ministers of Justice, the Minister of Higher Education, Research Science and Technology, and the Mayor of Banjul.
These were one of many activities of The Israeli Embassy in Dakar towards Gambia since July 2020. Such as the symbolic donation in cash made to the population of Mansakonko, It’s was given as a donation due to COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The Chairman of Mansakonko Council Mr. Landing B. SANNEH and his Executive Chief Officer Mr. Paa Saith CEESAY were grateful and honored to receive The Israeli Embassy, and to receive the food supplies to 400 families in Gambia.
