{"id":82666,"date":"2025-07-24T06:11:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T06:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/punctuality-is-non-negotiable-in-civil-service"},"modified":"2025-07-24T06:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T06:30:10","slug":"punctuality-is-non-negotiable-in-civil-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/punctuality-is-non-negotiable-in-civil-service","title":{"rendered":"Punctuality is Non-Negotiable in Civil Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>During an unannounced visit to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Baboucarr Bouy, Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination, and Delivery, emphasized that punctuality is an essential and non-negotiable aspect of civil service professionalism. He reiterated the ministry\u2019s commitment to enforcing strict adherence to time management.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Minister Bouy urged all ministers to lead by example within their respective ministries, stressing that \u201cDiscipline and dedication must be part of our daily routine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This surprise inspection forms part of the ministry\u2019s broader initiative to strengthen workplace discipline, enhance punctuality across government offices, and evaluate staff attendance and time management practices.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe came without notice to observe the reality on the ground,\u201d Minister Bouy explained. \u201cPunctuality is not negotiable in the civil service; it\u2019s a core part of professionalism, and we are committed to enforcing it,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>Bakary Y. Badjie, Minister of Youth and Sports, assured Minister Bouy that punctuality is not a challenge in his ministry. \u201cUnlike other institutions, mobility is not an issue for us,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>He commended his team\u2019s consistent dedication, highlighting their seriousness and commitment to their work.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Bouy\u2019s delegation included Lamin F. Jawara, Permanent Secretary at the PMO; Sheriff Jallow, Permanent Secretary for Reforms and Delivery; Essa Marong, Director of Performance Management; and Sulayman Ndow, Biometric Systems IT Officer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. During an unannounced visit to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Baboucarr Bouy, Minister of Public Service, Administrative Reforms, Policy Coordination, and Delivery, emphasized that punctuality is an essential and non-negotiable aspect of civil service professionalism. He reiterated the ministry\u2019s commitment to enforcing strict adherence to time management. 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