The Gambia Markets Union has called off its planned strike for today after the government agreed to address their plights and concerns.

The group is demanding that government should extend marketing hours and allow traders to operate from 7am to 5pm

Secretary General of the Serekunda Market group Saidina Kebbeh said: “We are cancelling the Monday strike due to the communication we received from the Office of the Vice President promising to address our concerns.”

He however added: “But I have to make it very clear that If a deal is not reached, we will go ahead with the strike on Tuesday.”

Meanwhile, The Gambia government earlier on Friday met with officials 

of the Gambia Market Union Task Force Committee in a meeting to address the concerns of the market traders. 

“The Gambia Government sincerely acknowledges the concerns raised by the Market Union Taskforce Committee and therefore, the Ministerial Committee on the Covid-19 pandemic under the stewardship of Her Excellency, the Vice President, Dr Isatou Touray, will address their concerns on Monday,” the government said in a statement. 

Reporting by Adama Makasuba