BANJUL, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Gambia's Vice President Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang took her oath of office at a swearing in ceremony on Thursday at the president's office in Fajara.
Speaking at the ceremony, the vice president affirmed her commitment to combating the past two decades of "bad governance and mismanagement."
"Gambian women are working towards gender parity. My signing here today is a confirmation that women will continue to be part of your Excellency's government," she said.
"Therefore my aspiration for this nation is to provide all the required support to you Your Excellency Adama Barrow, for you to realize your national development objective," she said after signing the oath book.
She said that the Gambians in the public and private sectors are working hard to support the government in achieving its visions in peace, unity, private sector-led inclusive growth, sustainable development by 2021 within the framework of the national blueprint.
Jallow was first appointed in January amid controversies regarding her age as she exceeded 65 years, which is against the Constitution. As a result, her appointment was rescinded.
However, she was later appointed on September 8 following the National Assembly's amendment of the upper age limit in the Constitution.
