By: Lamin B. Darboe
Information Officer, MoPS
Late Lamin Sam Jaiteh, former Vice Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC) has been described as a phenomenal leader and distinguished patriot who has left a legacy of inspirational service for the country.
Mr. Baboucarr A. Suwareh, Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC) made this remark during an exclusive interview with this reporter 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 was later laid to rest at his native village of Pakalinding in the Lower River Region on Saturday, March 6, 2024.
PSC Chairman 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 grant the late Sam Jaiteh’s family and all of us the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. Late Sam Jaiteh was not just my friend and brother, but a man that brought joy to many Gambians more especially in the education sector,” the PSC chairman explained.
According to him, the deceased will be remembered as a gallant citizen who contributed immensely towards the development of the 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,” he added.
He called the demise of the late Sam Jaiteh 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 respects to the late Lamin Sam Jaiteh.
