As part of efforts to regularise the price of commodities, meat and other essential items in Niani district and the country at large, the authorities in the region recently met with butchers, cattle dealers and fishermen in Wassu.

The meeting brought together chiefs, Alkalos, butchers, cattle dealers, security chiefs in the region, fishermen and other stakeholders.

Pierre Bah, head chief of the district, emphasised the need for the reduction of commodity prices especially meat and fish. He made reference to the call by the Gambian leader for butchers and other dealers to reduce their prices. He also made references to the prices issued by the president putting a kilo of steak at D80 and meat with bones at D60.

He then revealed that as authorities in the region, they will establish a task force to monitor the prices of various commodities in the district.

Dickori Jawo, the Alkalo of Kuntaur Fulla Kunda urged them to comply with the new prices set by President Jammeh for the betterment of the district. He thanked President Jammeh for setting up the prices, noting that they will help consumers.

Malick Nyang, the president of the Niani fishermen association assured them that they will comply with the new prices set by President Jammeh.