Gambia: Teneng-Mba Jaiteh Removed

The president of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Prof. Alh. Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, acting under the provisions of section 71(4) b of the constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, has relieved Mrs. Teneng-Mba Jaiteh of her Cabinet appointment as minister of Energy with immediate effect from Monday 17th February 2014.

A press release from the presidency said the portfolio of the Ministry of Energy will now be under the purview of the Office of the President.

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