His Excellency Mohammed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, on Monday, 21 July received a high-level delegation of investors from the Republic of Senegal at the State House in Banjul.
The courtesy call formed part of efforts to strengthen regional economic cooperation and explore
strategic investment opportunities in key sectors.
The delegation, composed of experienced entrepreneurs and private sector leaders, expressed keen
interest in investing in critical areas such as construction, logistics, and human resource development.
Their goal, according to the visiting investors, is to drive sustainable job creation and contribute
meaningfully to national development, particularly by empowering Gambian youth.
Among the prominent investors was Mr. Ousseynou Seck, a member of the Club des Investisseurs du
Sénégal, who revealed plans to invest in infrastructure and establish human resource service hubs
across The Gambia. These hubs, he noted, would support key sectors such as health, hospitality, and
education.
Another member of the delegation, Mr. Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Samb, founder of the successful Tchak
Tchak delivery service in Senegal, announced plans to expand the logistics platform into The Gambia.
The initiative is projected to create up to 3,000 jobs by 2026, with an ambitious plan to integrate electric vehicle solutions that align with broader sustainability andenvironmental goals across the region.
Madam Isatou Jabou Sagnia, a Gambian native and one of the key facilitators of the visit, emphasized
the investors’ proven track records and strong commitment to long-term, impactful partnerships that
can contribute to national progress.
In his remarks, Vice President Jallow warmly welcomed the delegation and commended their vision for
regional collaboration. He assured them of the Gambian government's full support and commitment to fostering an enabling environment for investors, particularly in areas that drive economic growth and empower the country’s youth.
“This is a positive step in our collective efforts to build sustainable economies, strengthen regional ties,
and create opportunities for our people,” VP Jallow stated.

The visit marks a renewed push toward boosting private investment and reflects growing confidence in
The Gambia’s economic potential as a hub for development and innovation in the region.