The president of the Republic Thursday evening hosted a state reception at State House grounds as part of activities commemorating The Gambia’s 46th Independence Anniversary. 
 
Also at the event with His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh President Jammeh, were the vice president and minister of Women’s Affairs, Her Excellency Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy; the speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Abdoulie Bojang; the chief justice, Emmanuel Agim; Cabinet ministers; National Assembly members; senior government officials; managing directors and directors general both public and private, scores of foreign resident diplomats and ambassadors accredited  to The Gambia; and a cross-section of the Gambian community.

The Gambian leader upon arrival at the venue took time to shake hands with all the guests present. The occasion was also characterised by musical performances by renowned musicians such as Luciano of Kingston, Jamaica, the Gambia’s kora maestro, Jaliba Kuyateh, Jalex, Sambu Susso and a host of others.