Office of The Gambian President: State House Online: Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh

5th May2004:

The Commonwealth Secretary General Don Mckinnon has commended the Gambia for its contributions to ECOWAS integration programme and other regional issues. Right Honourable Don Mckinnon was speaking to reporters on Wednesday at State House after having audience with President Alhaji Yahya Jammeh.
He told reporters in Banjul that his discussion with President Jammeh centred on wide-ranging issues, which includes difficulties being experience in international trade and the role of the Commonwealth in this sector.
Mr. Mckinnon disclosed that the commonwealth intend to help member states to meet their commitment in the fight against terrorism under the UN Security Council resolution. He also said that the Gambia has benefited from Commonwealth assistance in the area of agriculture, education and the Judiciary.

In Another engagement

Two Secretaries of State and five divisional commissioners on Wednesday receive Mitsubishi Pajero Vehicles each, donated by President Jammeh. The Vice President of the Republic Aja Isatou Njie Saidy presented the vehicles on his behalf to the receipients at State House.

Secretary of State (SOS) for information, communication and Technology Dr. Amadou Scattrell Janneh and the Agriculture Secretary Dr. Sulayman Mboob were the two beneficiary SOSs.

Speaking at a brief presentation ceremony, the Vice President urged the beneficiaries to make proper use and regular maintenance of the vehicles. The Secretary of State for Youth and Sports Samba Faal, overseeing the department of Local Government and Lands, thanked President Jammeh for the gesture. SOS.
Hon. Sulayman Mboob and the Commissioner for Central River Division (CRD), Momodou S. Njie also thanked President Jammeh for the gift. Messrs Mboob and Njie said the donation demonstrates the President's commitment towards the welfare of Gambians.