By Maimuma Sey Jawo
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MOFEA) has appointed Ismalia Jallow as the Commissioner of Customs. He replaced Joseph Findi Njie who went on retirement after working for over 42 years with GRA.
Mr Jallow was the Deputy Commissioner of Customs operation at the Gambia Authority until his recent promotion to the rank of Commissioner of Customs.
The appointment came into effect January 1 2022. Mr. Jallow verse experience has earned him to Worked in various positions from the scratch to the current position as Commissioner of Customs at the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA).
When contacted the Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe of Gambia Revenue Authority on the appointment of Ismaila Jallow and the retired former commissioner of customs Joseph Findi Njie, CG Darboe thanked the retired former Commissioner of Customs for his hard work, tolerant and cooperation.
He disclosed that he has worked with the retired Commissioner of Customs for over 35 years and that he enjoyed working with him while he described him as peaceful and approachable person.
He therefore wished him good luck in his future endeavours.
On the newly appointed Commissioner of Customs, he described him as a hardworking, dedicated and honest staff. “I have work with him for many years from the days of customs to GRA,” adding that he is somebody people can trust for any responsibility and above all he is trustworthy person and a good team leader.
Reacting to his new appointment, Ismaila Jallow thanked the Commissioner General and his deputy who recognised his potential and decided to recommend him to the GRA board for this new position. He therefore commended the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs for honouring Commissioner General and the board recommendation for him to handle this new position.
He described the appointment as a big trust bestowed on him by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and in an extension, the GRA board. He therefore pledged to do everything possible to live up to expectation in service delivery to the Gambia Revenue Authority.
In addition, he praised his staff for their cooperation, hard work, commitment and professionalism in the execution of their work at all times. He advised them to emulate the senior management of GRA and continue to be united to better raise the flag of GRA to higher height.
