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Published on 2024-03-07 08:44:34
The CEO of Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), Pa Sait Ceesay, recently testified before the Local Government Commission of Inquiry (LGCI) about an incident involving his laptop. Ceesay, who has a long history of working in various area councils in The Gambia, recounted how his laptop screen malfunctioned while he was in Janjanbureh. The laptop was then taken to Kombo for repairs, which cost D18,000.
Pa Sait Ceesay began his career in the Janjanbureh Area Council (JAC) in 1993 as a revenue collector. Over the years, he progressed within the organization and eventually became the finance director. He also worked in other area councils such as Basse Area Council and Mansakonko Area Council.
During his testimony, Ceesay mentioned that he remembered the purchase of two new Dell laptop computers from Sahara Trading. These laptops were assigned to him and the director of finance at JAC for official use. However, Ceesay’s laptop screen got damaged, and the computer was handed over to the council’s procurement clerk, Mariatou Kandeh, to take it to Sahara Trading for repairs. The cost of repairing the laptop came to D18,000.
This incident sheds light on the challenges faced by public officials when it comes to managing and maintaining essential equipment like laptops. It also highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in the procurement and maintenance processes within government agencies.
The fact that Pa Sait Ceesay disclosed this information during the LGCI proceedings demonstrates his willingness to be transparent and accountable for his actions. It also shows the importance of regulatory bodies like the LGCI in ensuring that public officials adhere to ethical and legal standards in their operations.
The post views for this article currently stand at 160, indicating a significant level of interest in the topic. This level of engagement shows that the public is keen on understanding the inner workings of government agencies and holding officials accountable for their actions.
Overall, Pa Sait Ceesay’s testimony before the LGCI provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by public officials in managing resources effectively. It also emphasizes the need for greater transparency and accountability in government operations to ensure that taxpayer funds are used efficiently and ethically.
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