Gambian leader, Adama Barrow stated that in view of its importance, the Nuimi-Hakalang infrastructure is symbolically more than a road. It signifies progress, unity, and inclusive development, brought about by a government of the people and for the people.

President Barrow was speaking during the inauguration of the Nuimi-Hakalang Loop and Secondary Roads Project held on Saturday, 8th November 2025, in the North Bank Region (NBR).

The 84.5km road project starts at Bunaidu and extends to Kuntair via Chilla Jurunko. It also includes connecting roads from Albreda to Fass Omar Saho and Bangally to Bafuloto in the North Bank Region (NBR).

Section 1, is an asphalt road, while Sections 2 and 3 are double surface dressing. These roads link more than thirty (30) communities in various parts of the Nuimi and Jokadou districts.

The President further said, the successful completion of this road project signals the improvement and promotion of economic opportunities along the corridor, especially interstate trade.

President Barrow noted that this project equally demonstrates the government’s resolve to develop every corner of the country.

According to him, for decades on, residents of the North Bank Region (NBR), particularly those in Upper Nuimi and nearby districts, had to endure the hardship of isolation and limited access to essential services due to poor roads

“Such immense challenges forced our farmers to work extremely hard to transport their produce, while traders had faced significant challenges before reaching the business centres of their choice. Access to schools, markets, healthcare facilities, and other services remained a nightmare.”

For his part, Sulayman Sumareh Janneh, Acting Managing Director, National Roads Authority (NRA), said the Nuimi Hakalang is a road that connects hearts and futures, and stretches across the proud communities of Buniadu, Sitanunku, Bafuloto, Memeh, Juffureh, Albreda, Chila, Fass Omar Saho, Bangally, and beyond, noting that this road breathes life into the dreams of thousands.

He added that the engineering Excellence with a vision for sustainability, built to modern international engineering standards, is a triumph of technical precision and environmental consciousness.

Talking about the key design features of the road, the NRA boss said that the road is a bituminous surface dressing engineered to withstand The Gambia’s climatic variations, ensuring a smooth and durable all-weather surface.

He further said the road is also “a 10-meter carriageway width, inclusive of shoulders, prioritising both vehicular efficiency and pedestrian safety. Reinforced hydraulic structures, culverts, and side drains, meticulously designed for optimal stormwater management and erosion control amongst others,” he said.

According to him, this project is not only a road but one chapter in a broader national agenda, adding that the Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, together with the National Roads Authority, continues to envision a fully connected Gambia, one where every region is linked, every community empowered, and every citizen allowed to thrive.

The NRA Acting MD revealed that feasibility studies are already underway to expand similar infrastructure links across the North Bank Region and beyond, strengthening the arteries of trade, mobility, and regional integration