In a solemn ceremony at the State House today, President Adama Barrow was conferred with the insignia of Grand Master of the Order of The Republic of The Gambia by the Chancellery established by the Laws of the Gambia to manage such awards.
The award which isn’t based on achievements but rather comes with the Presidency is in addition to the many Orders the President is mandated to award to deserving and well-recognised citizens or friends of The Gambia who have extremely supported The Gambia.
Chaired by the Vice President of The Republic of The Gambia, the Chancellery also includes the Local Government Minister, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, the Minister of External Affairs, Secretary-General and Head of the Civil Service and the Permanent Secretary Office of The President.
Other awards include; Grand Commander of the Order of The Republic of The Gambia (G.C.R.G), Grand Officer of the Order of The Republic of The Gambia (G.O.R.G, Commander of the Order of The Republic of the Gambia (C.R.G), Officer of the Order of The Republic of the Gambia(O.R.G), Member of the Order of The Republic of The Gambia (M.R.G), and Republic of The Gambia Medal (R.G.M).
