The president of the Republic, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr Yahya  A.J.J Jammeh continues to receive more congratulatory messages on the occasion of the country’s 46th Independence Anniversary.

The latest messages read:
It’s my great honor and pleasure to congratulate you for the religious title of Naasiru Deen conferred on you by The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council. This prestigious reward, blessed by the Almighty God, is another recognition of your exemplary leadership aimed at the common good of The Gambia Country and People in all its aspect including the religious aspect.

Please accept, Your Excellency, the sense of my highest consideration and esteem.

Prof. Francesco Cristina of Santannera
Minister Counsellor to the
Republic of San Marino
Hon. Consul General to the
Republic of Italy
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On my return to Germany from a wonderful celebration of the 46th Independence Anniversary in The Gambia, I wish to congratulate once more you, Your Excellency, Mr. President, your government and the wonderful people of The Gambia to this year Independence anniversary and allow me to present my respectful greetings to you and your family.

Your Excellency, please allow me to mention some words to my function, activities and the surrounding of my duties, I am serving the country, and your Government and the former Government since 1978 as one of the Honorary Consuls and since the 19th of February 2004 as your Honorary Consul General in 5 Federal States of Germany.

In this time of more than 32 (thirty-two) years as a Consul, I generated more than 20 German NGOs or other non-profit organization who are involved with social and humanitarian activities in The Gambia. I was and I am shy to present all these activities and achieved sustained success to the Gambian press or other publicities. For me is the importance that the people of The Gambia have the benefit of my bid for help.

To be successful in this field you need as well assistance of people who are working in the Embassy or in the Government and especially in ministry of Foreign Affairs, Health and Social Welfare and Tourism. Following this thought I allow me to thank in this letter my Ambassador H.E. Mamour A. Jagne, who is for my career the most efficient Ambassador we ever had. It is a pleasure for me and my colleagues in my consulate to work together and I would rather say to act in concert. I congratulate Your Excellency and as well the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs to have appointed such an intelligent, straight lined and best organized working person as H.E. Mr. Jagne.

In generally I have to say that besides the Ambassador likewise the Minister of Foreign Affairs, with whom I had the pleasure, accompanied by H.E. the Ambassador and Mr. Mustapha S. Yarbo PS11 of your office to spend on the 10th and 11th of February to visit several important institutions and departments of the government of the Federal States of Germany. So I became testimony of the efficient domain of the Government.

I want also point out that I am working successful together with the shortly appointed Minister of Tourism and Culture, The  Hon. Mrs. Fatou Jobe Njie herself sort things out and don’t leave it only to the Gambian Tourism Authority, what me seems more prospects of success. I like as well to congratulate you to your decision to appoint Mrs. Fatima Badjie as Minister of Health and Social Welfare. As I know from longtime her father I think that the new Minister may carry out a good and successful work especially on new and modern structure of the public health sector, I wish her good luck!

Last and final I want to thank you that you found back your confidence in my very old and best friend Baboucarr Jobarteh and gave him the job he loves, fulfill and accomplish. He is for me not only a friend, he is like my brother in whom I had and have full confidence. He loves his country, H.E. the President and his job.

Your Excellency, I ask you to forgive me that I was speaking once mind and even regarding things I should not interfere in such a matter.

Your Excellency, may the Almighty Allah continue to protect you and your family and give you the strength to master and solve the great challenges of your government in a still particular difficult time, for the benefit of your country and in the interest of the entire people. Allah is with you.

Rolf Becker
Honorary Consul General in Germany

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On the auspicious occasion of the 46th Independence Anniversary of our beloved country The Gambia, I sincerely take this opportunity on behalf of my people, my entire family and on my own behalf to extend my sincere greetings and best wishes to Your Excellency, the first family and your entire cabinet.

Under your dynamic and wise leadership, The Gambia through the years has undergone a tremendous development and a new lease of life. There is no turning back; we are on track and its there for all to see. Your Excellency, having being a former councellor for Sukuta ward, I still and will still continue to rally behind Your Excellency and the APRC party for continued progress and development.

Your Excellency lets keep the peace and be rest assured of my continued loyalty and highest esteem. May Allah the Almighty guard and protect Your Excellency on your crusade to steer the affairs of the nation. Amen.

Modou Conteh
Kerr Serign

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May I take this chance to congratulate and commend you, your Royal family and Gambians on the 46th Independence anniversary celebrations of our dear motherland – The Gambia.

Sir, our country has developed socially, economically, politically and peacefully under your able leadership since you took the reigns of power. Our lives have improved for the better so that we can all celebrate our 46th Independence in grand style throughout the length and breadth of The Gambia.

Sir, let me commend you sincerely for the support, organization of the “Quranic memorization competition” amongst Gambians. Everyone is convinced that your heart is full of faith, love for God Almighty – Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and the emancipation of the Islamic Religion. Congratulation! Congratulation!

I pray that Allah, the Almighty, the benevolent continue to guide, protect and grant you prosperity; long life and success in all your endeavor – amen. May you be a beacon of hope for all and sundry.

Alh. Abdou F.M. Badjie (MRG)
Brikama Santo Su

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I, Alhaji Demba Ndungu Jallow, a citizen of Nyiribaya, Baddibu, North Bank Region, my family and well wishers in the Region join me in extending my sincere and heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency Sheikh Professor Alhaji Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, President of the Republic of The Gambia on the occasion of the 46th Independence celebration.

Sir, my family and well wishers join me in continuous prayers for Your Excellency’s good health and steadfastness in delivering the most desired good to humanity and the Gambian people in particular. We pray for Your Excellency so that Allah (Subhana Wa Talla) continue to guide and protect you, your family and cabinet so that The Gambia continue to witness unprecedented development under your able leadership as we celebrate true independence.

Please allow me Your Excellency sir, to once again congratulate you, your family and cabinet members for the hard work and desires to develop this country.

Sir, I avail myself this opportunity to express to you, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Alhaji Demba Ndungu Jallow
Nyiribaya Village
Baddibu, NBR

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On the occasion of the 46th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of The Gambia, I Alhaji Abba Daffeh, Deputy Chief Driver, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of The Gambia wishes to seize this opportunity and joined by my entire family and well wishers both in the Kombos and Numis to congratulate you, your family, cabinet members and the entire Gambian people for witnessing yet another Independence Anniversary under your exemplary leadership.

Once more Sir, accept my heartfelt congratulation and continuous prayers for your good health, and that of Allah (Subuhanahou Wa Tallah) guidance to you in asserting the sovereignty of The Gambia under your stewardship for greater development. May Allah continue to shower his blessing on Your Excellency and family, Amen!

Alhaji Abba Daffeh
Deputy Chief Driver
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
International Cooperation
& Gambians Abroad