NAWEC
NAWEC facilitated a high-level courtesy visit for the delegation from Guinea-Bissau’s national utility, EAGB, to the Hon. Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mines as part of their ongoing benchmarking mission to The Gambia.
NAWEC Corporate Communications | March 2026 | Banjul, The Gambia
The EAGB team, accompanied by the Guinea Bissau Ambassador to The Gambia, was received by the Hon. Minister alongside senior NAWEC leadership, including the Board Chairman and Deputy Managing Director.
The visit provided an important platform for EAGB to learn from NAWEC’s experience and explore strategies to support energy sector improvements in Guinea-Bissau.
During the engagement, the Hon. Minister highlighted the significant progress achieved by NAWEC in recent years, particularly in metering, commercialisation, network expansion, and the adoption of modern technologies.
He further noted that The Gambia now stands at approximately 90% national electricity coverage and commended EAGB for selecting the country as a model for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
The Minister also underscored the long-standing cordial relationship between The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau, noting that such engagements strengthen regional ties and open opportunities for future cooperation.
The EAGB delegation outlined their objectives, emphasizing their interest in understanding how NAWEC addresses network challenges, resolves commercial bottlenecks, and manages production and distribution systems.
The delegation expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality and valued the opportunity to gain first-hand insights through discussions and site visits.
Throughout the visit, the EAGB team will engage with NAWEC technical units and tour key operational sites. The mission is expected to deepen cooperation and strengthen the partnership between the two utilities.
The visit concluded with an invitation extended to NAWEC for a reciprocal visit to Guinea-Bissau, reinforcing a shared commitment to regional collaboration in the energy sector.