Yankuba Dibba, head of administration and human resources at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation OIC secretariat in The Gambia has revealed that they are targeting to acquire 395 limousines, 60 of which is expected to be bulletproof, in preparation for the 2019 summit.
According to him, the vehicles will be used to transport delegates who will be visiting the country.
Dibba, was speaking during a commemoration of the OIC youth day organized by the National Youth Council on Tuesday at the Friendship hotel.
The event attracted various youth leaders and groups from Greater Banjul Area.
He noted that the secretariat plans to build roads, presidential villa and improve the airport facilities, among other things, ahead of the event.
Adam Ngum Njie, the permanent secretary of Ministry of Youth and Sports, said the OIC places huge importance on the development of youths in its member countries.
“Youths are a critical constituent of all OIC member states,” said Njie.
Dembo Kambi, chairman of the National Youth Council, said NYC attached a great importance to OIC summit 2019.
Gambia is hosting 2019 OIC summit in November and is expecting about 2000 delegates including kings and presidents of various member countries.
Gambia will be the second African country to host the summit after Senegal. OIC is the largest international organization after the United Nations.
