Washington D.C. July 31, 2026: His Excellency Momodou Lamin Bah, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of The Gambia to the United States with cumulative accreditation to the Republic of Brazil, on Sunday July 5, 2026 held a town hall meeting with members of the Gambian community in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as part of the Ambassador’s official visit to present his Letters of Credence to the President of Brazil.
The engagement was well attended by a cross section of Gambians resident in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Parana and Belo Horizonte. The gathering provided an important platform for dialogue between the Embassy and Gambians living in Brazil.
The event was organized by The Gambia United Association, the umbrella organization comprising Gambian citizens in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Parana and Belo Horizonte. Ambassador Bah and members of the Gambian community shared a constructive dialogue on government policies and programmes.
Addressing the gathering, the Ambassador conveyed heartfelt appreciation for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He also delivered special greetings and felicitations from His Excellency, The President of the Republic of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, to all Gambians residing in Brazil.
Ambassador Bah urged the community to remain united in all their interactions and dealings, to be law-abiding at all times and to jealously uphold the good image and credibility of The Gambia in all their undertakings.
In addition, he reminded them that national development is a collective responsibility and that government alone cannot achieve it. He therefore called on Gambians in the diaspora to contribute to national development through remittances, sharing expertise, knowledge transfer and direct investment in The Gambia. In his welcoming remarks, the President of The Gambia United Association, Mr. Ousainou Joof, expressed gratitude to the Ambassador for dedicating time from his busy schedule to travel to Brazil for direct engagement with the community. He noted that the visit symbolizes the special concern of the government of The Gambia towards the well-being and welfare of its citizens regardless of where they reside.
