He commended President Barrow’s decision to temporarily ban or suspend all travelling of government officials till the end of the fiscal year. “It is a good move by him (President Barrow), and all the ministries and government departments should comply with the decision in the best interest of the country,” the NUP opposition politician said.
Mr Fatty said comments by members of the opposition in the country should be taken in good faith by the ruling party “because all their talking” or opinion on governing the country is geared towards how to develop The Gambia, for which they shouldn't be considered as enemies of the state.
"It was being said by many people in the country that the President should cut down travelling expenditures of top government officials because it has largely been a waste of government resources or funds," he said.
The money, which was being used on travelling of government officials, “should now be put into good use,” he added.
He also called on the National Assembly members to follow or adhere to the president’s directives to suspend travelling till the end of the fiscal year, in the best interest of the nation.
Mr Fatty further advised National Assembly members to make good use of their vehicles purchased from taxpayers’ money so as “to do their work effectively for the well-being of their electorate and the country at large”.
Hon. Madi M.K. Ceesay, National Assembly member for Serekunda West and Foreign affairs Committee member, also commended the government for the travel suspension or ban, saying: “It is a positive move cognizant of the heavy investment in the Foreign Service.”
He also advised on the need to henceforth reduce or maintain a minimal number of delegates sent for a meeting in a bid to save costs.
Hon. Ceesay raised the issue of the vehicle policy, saying “It is sustainable for future parliamentarians.”
