Mahamadou Ceesay
Mahamadou Ceesay is the chairman of the Basse Area Council in The Gambia, known for his commitment to community development and support for vulnerable populations. Recently, he highlighted the significance of the Vision Development Foundation's annual Ramadan donation of sugar, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that aid reaches those in need and the longstanding partnership between the Council and the VDF.
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Mahamadou Ceesay, chairman of the Basse Area Council, reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to implementing development projects that directly respond to the needs of communities.
BsAC launches water project for 8 URR communities
Gambia· 2026-07-01
GALGA President Mahamadou Ceesay emphasised that effective governance and strong leadership are the backbone of sustainable development at the local level.
GALGA launches five-day leadership training to strengthen governanceGambia· 2026-06-26
Mahamadou Ceesay, President of GALGA, said he is optimistic about the potential impact of these strategies.
GALGA, councils’ resource mobilisation strategies unveiledGambia· 2026-06-26
Mahamadou Ceesay, Chairman of the Basse Area Council, reaffirmed the council’s commitment to implementing development projects.
Basse Area Council launches borehole water project for eight URR communitiesGambia· 2026-06-26
Chairman of the Basse Area Council, Honourable Mahamadou Ceesay, hailed the signing as a landmark achievement for the region.
MoYS transfers Basse mini stadium to local council in historic agreementGambia· 2026-03-02
GALGA President, Mahamadou Ceesay, stressed the importance of shifting from state-centred security to human-centred security.
ITC, partners conclude training to strengthen human security, local development planningGambia· 2025-12-05
GALGA President Mahamadou Ceesay said the training responds to the increased demand for transparency and efficiency in decentralized governance.
GALGA drives financial governance reform with new training for local councilsGambia· 2025-11-21
Mahamadou Ceesay, GALGA President, emphasised the critical need for reform, stating that transparency is not an option; rather it is the foundation of effective governance.
GALGA trains staff on transparency and accountabilityGambia· 2025-10-29
Mahamadou Ceesay, chairman of GALGA, described the project as one that embodies collective commitment to strengthening food security.
WFP, ITC joint project seeks to transform local food systems in FonisGambia· 2025-07-31
Mahamadou Ceesay, chairman of Basse Area Council, highlighted the significance of the donation during Ramadan.
VDF presents over 7000 bags of sugar to needy GambiansGambia· 2025-03-26
