By Lamin Njie
Honourable Abdoulie Jobe, the new Minister of Tourism and Culture has underscored the need for capacity building as relevant to the development of the tourism sector.
He pointed out the importance of the Ministry and the tourism sector at large, saying it contributes 15 to 20 percent to the country’s Growth Domestic Product (GDP).
The Minister said this while engaging his staff in a maiden meeting after his recent deployment to that Ministry.
During the meeting he called on the staff of the Ministry to work together as a team to achieve the goals and mission of the institution.
“Let us work as a team to achieve our goals. My doors are open for the development of this Ministry and the country as a whole,” he said.
Mr Jobe also took the opportunity to call on the staff to take their work seriously and be punctual at work.
“If I give you an assignment make sure you do it and finish it on time. If you have any difficulties, come back and ask for solutions,” he advised.
He went on to urge the staff for decorum and hard work, saying it is not fair being in office the whole day without doing anything.
In return, the members of staff pledged to work with the new Minister, assuring him of their cooperation and readiness at all times.
Cordu L. Jabang-Senghore, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Culture chaired the meeting.
