By: Lamin B. Darboe
The Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination and Delivery has revealed that the function of his ministry will be intensified in the months to come and will require innovative engagement strategies with every arm of public service to ensure the timely delivery of projects, programs, and services in general.
Hon. Baboucarr Bouy made this remark during the official opening of a two-day Third Quarter Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat held from 19-20 December 2023 at Sir Dawda KairabaJawara International Conference Center, Bijilo.
According to minister Bouy, his Ministry will not only intensify the monitoring and evaluation of all flagship projects and programs, it will also play a pivotal role in ensuring that, as a government, they deliver on promises they make.
According to Minister Bouy, the Third Quarter Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat was not only about dissecting the past, but it’s about setting sail with the compass of the Refocused National Development Plan (RF-NDP) in hand.
He said Permanent secretaries are not simply stewards of their ministries, but they are the engines of their nation’s progress, adding that their ongoing evolution and unwavering commitment are the fuel that propels them forward.
Hon. Minister urged Permanent Secretaries to leave indelible footprints on the sands of history, not just through the retreat itself, but through the subsequent actions they take.
“Each decision, each project, and each sacrifice ripples outward, shaping the lives of generations to come. Let us join hands, united in purpose, and navigate the RF-NDP with courage, with wisdom, and with a shared vision for a prosperous Gambia,” Minister Bouy urged.
According to the Public Service Minister, they can only respond to the needs of the citizens if they measure up to their respective tasks and deliver the expected results.
Hon. Minister Bouy said the third Quarter Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat is the Launchpad for action, the starting point for a future where every Gambian thrives.
“Let me commend you (Permanent Secretaries) for your dedication, unwavering commitment, and sacrifices to our nation. May this Third Quarter Permanent Secretaries’ retreat be the wind in our snails, propelling us toward a brighter horizon for all,” Minister Bouy concluded.
