The Gambian leader His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has appointed Momodou Sabally, director of Budget at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs as acting secretary general and head of the Civil Service, a press release from the Office of the President revealed. The President of the Republic has also re-assigned Dr. Njogou L. Bah as minister of Petroleum.
The release reads:
The general public is hereby informed that His Excellency The President of the Republic of The Gambia Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya A.J.J Jammeh, acting under the Provisions of Section 71(1) & 73(3) of the Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia has re-assigned Dr. Njogou L. Bah as Minister of Petroleum with effect from today 10th June 2013.
In the same vein, His Excellency the President has appointed Mr Momodou Sabally, Director of Budget at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs to act as Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service with immediate effect.