President Jammeh yesterday made unannounced visits to various state departments including the Departments of State for Youth and Sports; Local Government and Lands and Religious Affairs; the Social Welfare department; Agriculture; Tourism and Culture; Finance and Economic Affairs, and the Personal Management Office (PMO).

According to reports monitored over GRTS, the president was accompanied by the Secretary-General and Head of the Civil Service, Secy and PS for Works, Construction and Infrastructure and Yusupha Dibba, PS PMO.

During the tour, President Jammeh observed the poor state of the infrastructure and furniture being used by staff.

The president also deplored the poor lighting system and the electrical works throughout the facilities.

At the Department of State for Lands and Religious Affairs, President Jammeh observed that the offices are well maintained and very clean. He pledged to give the Department’s staff D50, 000 in appreciation for their maintenance of the property. He also thanked Secy Ismaila Sambou for making him proud.

At the PMO and Tourism and Culture Department, President Jammeh and entourage observed the poor lighting system and lack of enough space to accommodate staff. He however pledged to give the Department of State for Youth and Sports D35, 000 and the Tourism and Culture D25, 000.

He also pledged D30, 000 each to PMO, Health and Agriculture.