This is why we have decided to finance the operations of some of these activities to demonstrate our commitment to the transition program. As a serious-minded Government, we cannot abdicate our duty and responsibility towards our people. It is for this reason that two high schools and three junior secondary schools are being built, and should be ready within the next few weeks.
Plans are also well underway to build at least a third referral hospital.
Recently too, we have embarked on the building of a university. All these efforts clearly demonstrate once more, the importance attached to human resources development. This, we are convinced, will rescue our people from ignorance, illiteracy, and deprivation. The Chairman of the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council and Head of State recently laid the foundation stone for the new Banjul International Airport complex. In fact, work has commenced on this project which is on a turn key basis.