Muhammad B. S. Jallow

Muhammad B. S. Jallow (born 1960) is a Gambian politician and civil servant who has served as the Vice President of the Gambia since 24 February 2023. He was appointed to this position following the death of his predecessor, Badara Joof.^[1]

Muhammad B. S. Jallow
Jallow in 2023
Vice-President of the Gambia
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 February 2023
President	Adama Barrow
Preceded by	Badara Joof
Personal details
Born	1960 (age 64–65)
Political party	Independent

Early life and education

Jallow began his tertiary educational journey at the Gambia College, where he obtained his Primary Teacher’s Certificate (PTC) in 1985 and Higher Teacher's Certificate (HTC) in 1988.^[2]

Civil service career

Jallow's career in the Gambian civil service spanned several decades. He started as a teacher and progressively held various administrative roles within the Ministry of Education.^[3]

He later served as Permanent Secretary in multiple ministries. In August 2019, President Adama Barrow appointed him as Secretary General and Head of the Civil Service, a position he held until his retirement in May 2020.^[3]

Vice Presidency

Following the passing of Vice President Badara Joof in January 2023, President Barrow appointed Jallow as Vice President on 24 February 2023.^[3]