Madi Ceesay is Independent’s New GM
Tuesday 7th March 2006

By Pa Modou Faal

The President of The Gambia Press Union (GPU), Mr Madi Ceesay, has been appointed as the new General Manager of the bi-weekly newspaper, The Independent.

Mr Ceesay, who took over duties yesterday, told The Point in an interview that his new assignment “is a challenging task that requires commitment, dedication and trust”.

The newly appointed Independent GM expressed his desire to take the paper to higher height, saying that despite the challenges involved in the job, he would live up to expectation.

For Mr Ceesay, his key priorities would be to maintain the standard of the paper, and to develop the capacity of its staff through training.

He noted that training of staff is the only way an institution can be improved, adding that in the case of a newspaper, training can not be overemphasised.

While paying a glowing tribute to his former boss, Mr Swaebou Conateh, for the latter’s support to him in the past ten years, Mr Ceesay called on the media fraternity to support and collaborate with The Independent in their effort to serve the Gambia and the world through informing, educating and entertaining the reading public.