President Adama Barrow today presided over the swearing-in ceremony of cabinet ministers at the State House in Banjul.

The caretaker cabinet who consists of immediate past cabinet ministers will continue to hold the same portfolios as they swore to the oath of allegiance.

Barrow, who is seeking continuity as he starts his second term as president,  thanked his cabinet colleagues for accepting their appointments. 

He praised their contribution to the governance process of The Gambia in the past five years.

“I will not do justice to you if I do not publicly declare my appreciation and gratitude for your laudable efforts and the commendable commitment you demonstrated during my first term in office.

“You executed your duties responsibly and responsibly and with devotion to ensure that we succeed together on our development aspirations,” the president said.

“We have managed to create a legacy that will visibly go down in the history of The Gambia. I believe that no matter how long one serves in public office, it is more important than anything else to sincerely make the best use of the opportunity put at our disposal to serve the nation. 

“Longevity does not matter as much as the quality and significance of the service we provide to our people and nation while in office,” he added.

He said the ministers are expected to perform their functions with the oaths they took today and within the law, and the rules and regulations that govern public office.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba