Gambian President Adama Barrow has reshuffled his cabinet, relieving Vice President Ousainou Darboe and two other ministers from their positions. The information is contained in a press release issued by the President’s Office today.
His Excellency, Mr. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia acting under the provisions of sections 70 (5) (a), 71(4) (b) and Sections 70(3) and 71(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Gambia has made the following changes to his cabinet with effect from 15th March 2019:
1. H.E. A.N.M Ousainou Darboe has been relieved of his cabinet appointment as Vice President, and Honourable Dr. Isatou Touray, Minister of Health has now been appointed to the Position of Vice President, and she will oversee the Ministry of Health until further notice.
2. Hon. Amadou Sanneh has been relieved of his cabinet appointment as Minister to Trade, Regional Integration, Industry, and Employment. Mr. Lamin Jobe has been appointed Minister of Trade, Regional Integration, Industry, and Employment. The 51-year-old Jobe is a native of Sanchaba Sulay Jobe and holds a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Poona, India. Mr. Jobe worked at the Ministry of Finance and Trade from 1981 to 1996 before moving to the National Investment Promotion Authority and Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation respectively. From 1998, he has been the General Manager of LAMFAM Enterprises in The Gambia and Guinea Bissau, respectively, until his current appointment as Minister of Trade, Regional Integration, Industry, and Employment.
3. Hon. Lamin N. Dibba has been relieved from his appointment as Minister of Agriculture, and Honourable James Gomez, Minister of Fisheries and Water Resources will oversee the Agriculture Ministry until further notice.
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