Yaya Ceesay
Yaya Ceesay | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources | |
| In office 1968–1969 | |
| Prime Minister | Dawda Jawara |
| Preceded by | Amang S. Kanyi |
| Succeeded by | Howsoon O. Semega-Janneh |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| President | Dawda Jawara |
| Preceded by | Jerreh Daffeh |
| Succeeded by | Seni Singhateh |
| Member of the House of Representatives of the Gambia | |
| In office 1960–1994 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1937 Sankwia, Gambia Colony and Protectorate |
| Died | 2 May 2026 (aged 88–89) Kanifing, The Gambia |
| Party | PPP |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Yaya Ceesay (1937 – 2 May 2026) was a Gambian politician. A member of the People's Progressive Party, he served as Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources from 1968 to 1969 and again from 1974 to 1978 and was a member of the House of Representatives from 1960 to 1994.[1]
References
- ↑ "Alhaji Yaya Ceesay (1937–2026): Honouring a foundational statesman, community elder, and respected national figure". The Standard. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "PPP mourns veteran politician Alhagie Yaya Ceesay". The Point. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.