Leadership & Public Service
Sir Farimang Mamadi Singhateh
Gambian governor-general and pharmacist
1912–1977Farimang Mamadi Singhateh brought a background in medical service and pharmacy to public life. In 1966 he became the Gambian citizen to hold the office of governor-general, representing the monarch after independence. His tenure ended when The Gambia adopted a republican constitution and an executive presidency in 1970.
THEIR MARK ON HISTORY
01Became governor-general in 1966.
02Held that office until the establishment of the republic in 1970.
SOURCES & FURTHER READING01Wikipedia: biographical overview02Archontology: governors-general, 1965–1970
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