Tourism Minister Urges Government Action on Kaur Water Crisis

By Haddy Jarju

Amidst a persisting water crisis in Kaur, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hamat NK Bah, calls upon the government to intervene and address the pressing issue. Residents in Kaur have been fervently appealing for additional boreholes to ease the challenges posed by limited water access. Minister Bah voiced his concerns during the ongoing “Meet the People” tour in a joint meeting at Lower Saloum, Upper Saloum, and Nianija constituencies in Kaur.

Expressing the urgency of the matter, Minister Bah stated, “I appeal to the government of President Adama Barrow to intervene and support the people of Kaur with adequate water supply in their communities. Water is not just a necessity for life; it is a fundamental right. This community has been grappling with the persistent challenge of water shortage, warranting immediate and sustained attention.”

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Beyond addressing the water crisis, Minister Bah took the opportunity to reassure the community of President Barrow’s firm commitment to ensuring that every community, including Kaur, has access to clean and sufficient drinking water. Commending the people of Saloum constituency for their steadfast support and dedication to President Barrow’s government development initiatives, Minister Bah emphasized the collaborative effort needed to overcome challenges and drive positive change.

During the meeting, various speakers echoed their gratitude for President Barrow’s on-going development initiatives in Upper and Lower Saloum. However, they also shed light on other critical challenges faced by the community, including electricity shortages, inadequate healthcare services, the need for significant improvements in education, and a pressing call for a practical solution to address salt salinity affecting rice farms.