When I was elected as mayor in 2018, I made sure that I worked tirelessly in implementing my manifesto which addresses women empowerment, health, edu… - Rohey Malick Lowe

we employ a qualified financial director. These were all not happening before we came into power. This gives value to what we are doing. In fact, there was no water and electricity and the council was heavily indebted. However, with my team, we were able to manage and pay the debts which were amounting to millions.

Women’s development and the empowerment of young people in the capital city Banjul will continue in my second term. We also have housing projects for women. What I always want is to ensure that the difficulties women of Banjul and the country at large are encountering become the things of the past. We will do everything possible in ensuring that women of Banjul and the country in general are economically empowered and their livelihoods significantly change.

You also have seen from the Women’s led cities that One million dollars are given to women every five years. Therefore, BCC will receive one million dollars every year. Also in the area of youth development, we have planned to send some young people outside the country for training among others.