Our condolence to Isatou Njie Saidy and the entire extended family. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Chi  jamma,
Bro Sheikh Tejan

Jungle Sunrise wrote:

> Posted by Volunteer on August 15, 2001 at 21:02:13:
>
> The death is sadly announced of Alhaji Jay Saidy which sad event
> took place this afternoon at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Banjul,
> The Gambia.
>
> Alhaji Jay Saidy is survived by his wife, Her Excellency Mrs. Isatou
> Njie-Saidy, Vice President of The Republic of The Gambia and his
> four children, Mrs. Kumba Sowe, Mr. Malang Saidy, Ms. Mariama Saidy
> and Ms. Aminata Saidy. He is also survived by numerous relatives
> and friends.
>
> Alhaji Saidy was currently the Chairman of The Gambian Chapter of
> Transparency International.
>
> He has had a long and distinguished service as a renowned Journalist,
> Historian, Culture Promoter and a Champion of Good Governance.
>
> As a journalist, Alhaji Saidy was the Editor In Chief of the Gambia
> Daily Newspaper and later on he was the Editor at The Point Newspaper.
>
> As a Civil Servant, he was the State House Press Officer for several
> years.
>
> As a Historian, he carefully researched and published several manuscripts
> and papers on the historical aspects of The Gambia. His area of expertise
> was in the recording of the History of his hometown of Janjanburey
> in Central River Division.
>
> As a promoter of Cultural Values, he was one of the Founders of the
> Janjanburey Cultural Society and was the Secretary General of the
> society.
>
> Upto the time of his death, he was the Chairman of The National Council
> on Arts and Culture.
>
> Alhaji Jay Saidy was born in February 1934. He was in his 68th year.
> He will be interned tomorrow, Thursday at his hometown of Janjanburey.
>
> An Online Obituary and Condolence Book has been opened at the following
> address: http://www.unique.gm/jaysaidy.html
>
> Condolence Emails should be sent to [log in to unmask] for
> onward transmission to his family.
>
> A lengthier obituary will be published later.
>
> May his soul rest in perfect peace.
>
> Have a good day, Gassa.
>
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