Will NAWEC End Blackouts by Mid-June as Promised?
As Gambians continue to endure prolonged power outages, questions continue to mount over the National Water and Electricity Company’s (NAWEC) promise to restore stable electricity supply by mid-June, after publishing a load-shedding roster that extends to the end of June 2026.
NAWEC Public Relations Officer Mr Buba Badjie held an exclusive interview with Askanwi Media on 10th June, responding to the public’s concerns, just five days before the deadline.
More in this exclusive report.
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