Editors:

SOS Fatim Badjie (photo: courtesy of The Point Newspaper)

First, I must tell you that I read all Gambian papers every day of the week to stay in touch with events happening back home. Thank you and keep up the good work!

No doubts, SoS Fatim were a smart and industrious young woman, but given the fact that she only graduated from Gambia High in 2001, and did further studies in the US before returning to The Gambia, gives me the impression that the young lady must have finished her studies between 2005 and 2007 (at least for a bachelors' degree).

The portfolio of a Secretary of State is one of the highest positions in any given country, which demands considerable experience especially, in Public Administration.

My questions are: what experience has Ms. Badjie gained in public service, telecommunications, public relations, or mass media to earn her such a coveted position? Where did she work before this recent high profile appointment in The Gambia?

I think she should have been recruited at the Department of state for some time to allow her learn the job well and muster some experience and skills in administration before assuming the high office of a Secretary of State.

Thanks,

Alieu Sanneh, Minnesota, US.