Scores receive starter kits from GIZ ECOWAS FRSD - CTV Africa

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Known for their immense contribution to the socio-economic development of the country, GIZ ECOWAS FRSD yesterday disbursed starter kits to 10 beneficiaries in the poultry, fisheries and horticulture sector.

The beneficiaries that include nine individuals and a group were boost with Broiler Day-old Chicks, 50kg Bag of Starters, 50kg Bag of Growers, 50kg Bag of Finishers, Vial of vaccines HB1 (500 doses), Vial Gumboro (500 doses), Manual Weighing scales (100 Kg), Solar lamp, Wheel Barrows, rakes, spades among others.

The event held at the National Association of Cooperative Credit Union (NACCUG), brought together different beneficiaries from the various field in the agricultural value chain to boost their capability and strength to perform immensely. The first phase of the intervention targets over 325 beneficiaries.

Speaking at the occasion, Foday Sanyang, CEO and General Manager of NACCUG explained that NACCUG has entered into an agreement with GIZ ECOWAS project to intervene in the Greater Banjul, Lower River Region (LRR) and Upper River Region (URR). He further explained that the donation is a grant that targets fisheries, horticulture and poultry.

“The beneficiaries have gone through the process of applying, application review and approval. The authenticity of the applications they submitted was assessed,” he said while emphasizing that the grant doesn’t give physical cash but materials for their start-up businesses.

Sanyang continued that the first phase of the project has expired and that they extended it for another three months to avail beneficiaries of the opportunity to apply for the grant. He added that the project is a pilot that will be expanded to other West African countries if it succeeds in the Gambia.

“NACCUG is an implementing partner and some of the beneficiaries are our members. NACCUG is a financial entity and is important we inculcate a culture of saving and involve in business. We target 18-35 years old who have a business plan, registered business and reside within the three regions involved in fisheries, poultry or horticultural,” he stated.

Karamba Jammeh, a beneficiary from Cooperative gardening also expressed similar sentiment while reiterating that the gesture is a big plus for them. He added that they are an established business running for months, thus the equipment will go a long way in helping them to effectively carry out their work.

Other beneficiaries from the fisheries and poultry sector expressed delight and gratitude for the support while thanking the GIZ ECOWAS for such a great gesture. GIZ ECOWAS FRSD was assured that the items will be put to good use, thus helping them in their daily businesses.





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