ROC injects 23M into roads rehabilitation
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Wednesday, November 02, 2011

The ambassador of the republic of China on Taiwan (ROC) on Monday presented
two cheques amounting to over 23 million dalasi to the Ministry of Works,
Construction and Infrastructure, for the rehabilitation of roads in the
Greater Banjul area.

The Taiwanese diplomat first presented a cheque for $453,008.27 equivalent
to over 11 million dalasi.

According to ambassador Shih, the money is meant for the rehabilitation of
the Banjul-Serre Kunda Highway.

The total project amount is 113 million dalasi, and this was the 4th and
final payment, said the out-going Taiwanese ambassador.

In another development, the Taiwanese envoy presented to government
officials a cheque for $456,215 equivalent to over 12 million dalasi. The
said sum was given for the construction of roads in Tallinding and the
Buffer Zone. The total amount for this particular project contract is 40
million dalasi.

Speaking at the presentation ceremonies, ambassador Shih expressed his
pleasure in doing the presentation on behalf of his government and people.

He expressed hope that the roads when completed would be of a good quality
and up to standard.

In receiving the cheques on behalf of the minister of Works, Construction
and Infrastructure, Alhagie Cham, Minister of Information and Communication
Infrastructure thanked the Taiwanese government for the gesture.

“We know the significance of good road networks in the socio-economic
development of the country,” he said.

He used the opportunity to reassure Taiwan that The Gambia would also
continue to reciprocate their support.

Mrs Ramou Cole-Ceesay, permanent secretary at the Office of the President
chaired the ceremonies, which were attended by Tom Lee 1st secretary at the
Taiwanese embassy in Banjul.
Author: *Nfamara Jawneh*

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