Ambassador Lang Yabou and WFP Country Director Ms. Mirande Sende
By Fatou Sillah
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Permanent Secretary Lang Yabou signed a Letter of Understanding with the World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday to bolster food security and development initiatives in The Gambia.
According to the Ministry’s statement, the signing ceremony took place in Banjul between Ambassador Yabou and WFP Country Director Ms. Mirande Sende, reaffirming the long-standing collaboration between The Gambia and WFP.
“This agreement reaffirms the strong partnership between The Gambia and WFP in advancing food security, nutrition, and resilience-building efforts in line with the Country Strategic Plan (2024–2028), at an estimated value of USD 95,226,668,” The Statement read.
The statement further highlighted the significant achievements resulting from this partnership, particularly in key areas such as the national school feeding program, support for smallholder farmers, nutritional assistance for vulnerable populations, and capacity-building initiatives.
“The two sides highlighted the significant benefits and achievements registered by the long-standing partnership between the Government of The Gambia and the World Food Programme—especially in the areas of the school feeding programme, support to smallholder farmers, nutrition support for vulnerable people, and capacity-strengthening initiatives,” The Statement Said.
Additionally, the statement added that Ambassador Yabou reiterated the Gambian government’s commitment to fostering strong relationships with international organizations to enhance national development efforts.
“Permanent Secretary Ambassador Yabou reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with international organizations and other partners to enhance the well-being of Gambians and ensure sustainable development,” the statement concluded.