By Buba Gagigo
The Gambia will host the 11th Ordinary Session of the OMVG Heads of State and Government on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Banjul, according to a statement from the Gambia government.
“His Excellency, President Adama Barrow, Chairman of the Organization for the Development of The Gambia River Basin (OMVG) Conference of Heads of State and Government, is poised to host the 11th Ordinary Session of the OMVG Heads of State and Government in Banjul on Saturday, 7th December 2024. The hosting of the OMVG apex body reaffirms The Gambia’s commitment to regional integration and sustainable socio-economic development as a founding member. The one-day summit brings together Heads of State and Government from the OMVG member countries of The Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau,” the statement reads.
The summit aims to renew the leadership of OMVG’s highest decision-making bodies and discuss the management of key projects, including the Sambangalou Dam and the Power Transmission Network (SOGESART).
”Founded in 1978, OMVG plays a crucial role in promoting regional integration and addressing the shared challenges of energy access, agriculture, environmental conservation, and socio-economic development. Key projects include the development of hydropower plants like Sambangalou and Kaléta dams and the interconnection of power grids to enhance energy access across member states,” the government added.