As part of a three-day working visit, Guinea-Bissau’s EAGB delegation toured key NAWEC facilities and joined a press briefing reaffirming the two utilities’ commitment to deeper bilateral cooperation.
NAWEC hosted a press conference with the visiting delegation from Guinea-Bissau’s national utility, Electricidade e Águas da Guiné-Bissau (EAGB), as part of their ongoing three-day working visit to The Gambia. The briefing brought together media representatives and officials from both institutions to highlight the purpose and outcomes of the visit.
The working visit is centred on expanding long-term collaboration between the two sister utilities in the areas of electricity and water service delivery. NAWEC and EAGB already maintain close ties through major regional frameworks, including the Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du fleuve Gambie (OMVG) and the West African Power Pool (WAPP), both of which support energy interconnection and cross-border electricity trade across the sub-region.
During the press engagement, the EAGB delegation expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality extended by NAWEC throughout the visit. They commended the institution’s ongoing improvements, which were showcased during technical sessions and presentations held over the course of the programme.
Infrastructure Sites Visited
As part of their mission, the EAGB delegation undertook a series of site visits to key NAWEC infrastructure across the country, gaining firsthand insights into the institution’s modernisation efforts in both the electricity and water sectors.
At the conclusion of the site tour, NAWEC presented official gifts to the EAGB delegation as a gesture of appreciation and friendship, further strengthening the bond between the two institutions.
Strengthening Cooperation
Both NAWEC and EAGB reaffirmed that water and electricity remain essential pillars of socio-economic development in their respective countries and across the wider sub-region. The visit underscored the shared understanding that progress in these sectors is best achieved through collective effort and open exchange between regional institutions.
Joint Commitments Reaffirmed
- Regular information and data sharing between both utilities
- Staff exchange programmes to build technical capacity
- Joint capacity-building and training initiatives
- Continued collaboration through OMVG and WAPP regional frameworks
NAWEC remains committed to working with regional partners to improve service delivery and support national development, and looks forward to continuing this valued partnership with EAGB in the months and years ahead.