Minister of Defence Sheikh Omar Faye has restated that his ministry will continue to afford the army needed support in line with the nation’s defence and security reform agenda.
“The Honourable Minister of Defence Ambassador Sheikh Omar Faye assured the Gambia Armed Forces of his Ministry’s Support at all times,” the defence ministry said in a statement as the defence minister last week Thursday met the army chief.
The chief of defence staff was at the ministry of defence to brief the minister on issues affecting the army.
The ministry said further: “He (defence minister) asserted that with continuous support from the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Gambia Armed Forces His Excellency Adama Barrow his Ministry will further create the enabling environment necessary for the improvement of people’s lives and for the development and progress of the nation.
“Accordingly, an overarching goal of his Ministry would be the consolidation of civil control over the military, which is one of the characteristics of a truly democratic society. He further advised them, to remain focused and avoid any distractions as we have a nation to build.”
