The chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC) described the formeVice Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC) as phenomenal leader and distinguished patriot who has left a legacy of inspirational service for the country.
Mr. Baboucarr A. Suwareh made this remarks during an exclusive interview with the Information Officer at the Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) shortly after the burial of the late Lamin Sam Jaiteh fondly called Sam Jaiteh.
The Late Sam Jaiteh passed away mid-night on Friday, March 15, 2024 and later laid to rest at his native village of Pakalinding in the Lower River Region on Saturday March 6, 2024 at 5pm.
PSC Chairman Suwareh extended his condolences on behalf of the Public Service Commission staff and Personnel Management Office (PMO) staff and by extension the entire nation in general to the bereaved family.
“We pray that Allah the Almighty will grant the late Sam Jaiteh’s family and all of us the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable lost. Late Sam Jaiteh who was not just my friend and brother, but a man that brought joy to many Gambians more especially in the education sector,” PSC boss explained.
According to PSC Chairman Suwareh, the deceased will be remembered as a gallant citizen who contributed immensely towards the development of education sector in The Gambia and the civil service in general.
“Not only was late Lamin Sam Jaiteh dedicated his entire life to the development of education in the country, but he has also without respite worked to change the lives of many Gambians in all sectors,” Chainman Suwareh added.
He called the demise of late Sam Jaiteh as an overwhelming tragedy that is shocking beyond comprehension, while he deeply admired the decease’s commitment to widening the circle of opportunity for young people in The country.
Thousands of people in LRR and beyond paid their last respect to the late Lamin Sam Jaiteh.