Babessi-Bangolan Road Rehabilitation Raises Hopes for Trade, Agricultural Growth
By Martial Gnoukapasir ongoing rehabilitation of the 19.5-kilometre Babessi-Bangolan earth road The ongoing rehabilitation of the 19.5-kilometre Babessi-Bangolan earth road is raising hopes for improved transportation, increased agricultural trade and stronger economic ties between communities in the North-West and West Regions. Executed by Dreamland Connect PLC, the project covers a vital rural corridor serving Bangolan, Bangorain, Wassi, Bell and Munya, communities whose economic activities are largely driven by agriculture. For farmers and traders in these localities, the rehabilitation is expected to ease the transportation of agricultural produce, reduce travelling difficulties and improve access to markets. It will also strengthen commercial exchanges between rural communities and major trading centres. Beyond its local economic benefits, the road is considered an important alternative route for travellers moving between the North-West and West Regions, with possible connections ...