Empowering Citizens
Through
Access to Information
To promote transparency, accountability, and good governance by ensuring that citizens have timely access to information held by public institutions, while balancing the public’s right to know with legitimate privacy and security concerns.
500+
Requests Processed
85%
Compliance Rate
30+
Public Institutions
Our Mission
To promote transparency, accountability, and good governance by ensuring that citizens have timely access to information held by public institutions, while balancing the public’s right to know with legitimate privacy and security concerns
About the Information Commission
The Information Commission of The Gambia is an independent statutory body established to promote transparency and accountability in government by facilitating public access to information held by public institutions
Legal Mandate
Established under the Access to Information Act, 2021, to enforce citizens’ right to information
Independence
Operating independently from government to ensure impartial enforcement of information laws
Public Service
Serving all citizens and residents of The Gambia in accessing government information
Impact by Numbers
Measuring our progress in promoting government transparency
500+
Information Requests
30+
Public Institutions
85%
Compliance Rate
1,200+
Documents Released
Meet Our Commissioners
Independent commissioners appointed to oversee the implementation of the Access to Information Act and ensure government transparency.
NENEH MACDOUALL-GAYE
Chairperson — Information Commission
COMMISSIONER NENEH MACDOUALL-GAYE is a media professional and former government Minister and Ambassa...
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JOHN CHARLES NJIE
Vice Chairman — Information Commission
COMMISSIONER JOHN CHARLES NJIE has a cumulative work experience of over 28 years, 25 being with the...
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YA AMIE TOURAY
Information Commissioner (Legal / Utilities Regulation specialist)
Ya Amie Touray is a seasoned legal practitioner specializing in Utilities Regulation with over a dec...
View Full ProfileIndependent Appointment Process
Commissioners are appointed through a transparent process established by the Access to Information Act, 2021. They serve fixed terms and operate independently from government influence to ensure impartial enforcement of information rights.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about the Commission’s activities, policy updates, and transparency initiatives across The Gambia.
Evaluation Report on Public Awareness Campaigns (2024–2025)
A new NRC evaluation report reveals the success of nationwide campaigns in improving public understanding of the Right to Information Act.
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Evaluation Report on Public Awareness Campaigns (2024–2025)
A new NRC evaluation report reveals the success of nationwide campaigns in improving public understanding of the Right to Information Act.
Read MoreQuarterly Review on Access to Information Requests (Q2 – 2025)
The NRC’s Q2 review highlights an increase in information request submissions and improved inter-ministerial coordination.
Read MoreNRC Partners with Ministry of Information to Promote RTI Awareness
The NRC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about citizens’ right to access public information.
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