The Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC) yesterday presented a cheque for D1.2 million to the National Water and Electricity Company (Nawec) for the extension of water to the Manjaikunda, Fajikunda, and Bakoteh communities.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony held at the KMC head office in Kanifing, Alieu Momarr Njie, the acting Mayor of KMC said it is the responsibility of his municipality to return what belongs to the people of the municipality in the form of initiating projects that are beneficial to the people. “This development is collective responsibility of the staff of KMC to ensure that the people are being served at their best interest.”
Mayor Njie expressed his council’s readiness to safeguard the trust and confidence bestowed on them by President Jammeh.

Fabakary Tombong Jatta, the Majority Leader of the National Assembly and Member for Serrekunda East, said the presentation is a historical moment for the municipality, adding that the appointment of the acting Mayor has brought a new dimension of effective service delivery to the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC).
He promised that the National Assembly Members of the municipality will endeavour to support to the KMC in their development aspirations.

The Councillor for Manjaikunda, Modou Sidibeh, Charles Jammeh, a representative from Fajikunda and Fatou  Jah from Bakoteh expressed delight over the project and thanked the Mayor Njie for complimenting the development aspirations of President Jammeh.