Concern Universal,  an NGO based in The Gambia, recently organized a three-day training for its counterparts at Njawara Agricultural Training Center in the North Bank Region.

The training, which focuses on business plan formats, business concepts and types, entrepreneurship and its common characteristics amongst others, was geared towards equipping the participants with the skills to facilitate the smooth implementation of the Small Holder Irrigation For Livelihood Enhancement-Business Project called (SMILE-B Project).

In her welcoming remarks, the Alkalo of Njawara, Aja Haddy Panneh, expressed delight at the training and commended Concern Universal and its partners for their efforts in the developlment of the country.

For his part, Paul Johnson, co-ordinator of the SMILE-B Project, urged participants to take ownership of the project.

Lamin Sawo, business training specialist at Concern Universal, described the training as a step in the right direction. He urged   participants to use the knowledge and skills gained from the training.