President Adama Barrow’s administration has appointed Muhammad Jallow as The Gambia’s fifth vice-president.
He succeeds Alieu Badara Joof, 65, who passed away in India while seeking medical attention.
Vice President Jallow is a seasoned civil servant who has held positions in a number of ministries before becoming secretary general and chief of the civil service in 2020.
As The Gambia’s deputy executive secretary, Mr. Jallow also served in the Senegalo-Gambia Secretariat.
He begins serving in his new role right away.
Source: The Independent Ghana