The funeral attracted cross-section of the society including the Jobe Family, government officials, politicians, business persons, private sector and several others.
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow and a neighbour to Dr. Jobe in Bansang described him as a devout Muslim.
"This is a big loss for this country. I have known him since childhood as we were neighbours in Bansang. We are family friends. He was a good neighbour and a pious Muslim."
"He was somebody who loved this country very much and he has fought for good things for the country both locally and abroad as a diplomat," he said.
Chief Justice Jallow prayed that Almighty Allah grant the late Dr. Jobe the highest place in Paradise.
Bakary Bunja Dabo, the secretary general and leader for Gambia For All (GFA) described the death of Dr. Jobe as a great loss for The Gambia and her people. He said Jobe had many qualities.
"When opportunity was given to him, he did his best," Dabo, a former vice president and Economy minister acknowledged.
Imam Baba Leigh described Dr. Jobe as a devoted Muslim who loved his family and the country at large.
"Dr. Sidat Jobe has worked for the country and fought for it when he was needed the most," he said.
However, he advised that politics should not divide the country, noting all political parties and actors have witnessed the last rest to Dr. Jobe.
