Background
Darbo, Bakary Bunja was born on October 8, 1946 in Dumbutte.
Darbo, Bakary Bunja was born on October 8, 1946 in Dumbutte.
Certified of proficiency in French Language and Civilization, University Abidjan, 1966. Degree in Modern Languages with honors, University Ibadan, 1967.
Assistant divisional commissioner, divisional commissioner, Provincial Administration, Basse and Kerewan, 1967-1971. Assistant secretary Prime Minister' General’ s Office Ministry External Affairs, 1968-1970. Director economics and technical affairs Senegambian Permanent Secretariat, 1971-1974.
Manager commercial banking operations G.C.&D. Bank, 1974-1979. High commissioner of Gambia to Republic of Senegal, 1979-1981. Minister of information and tourism,1981.
Vice president, Gambia, 1982-1992, minister education youth, sports and culture, 1987-1992, minister finance and economics affairs, since 1992.
3 children.