A Gambia where everyone enjoys human rights and freedoms.

Information Commissioners

The Information Commission consists of three independent commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the National Assembly...

About the Commission

5 Commissioners

Independent appointments

5-Year Terms

Renewable once

Independent Authority

Protected from interference

NENEH MACDOUALL-GAYE

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

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

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...

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BABUCARR CHAM, ORG.

BABUCARR CHAM, ORG.

Commissioner — Information Commission (also Chair, Media Council of The Gambia)

Commissioner Babucarr Cham, ORG. A veteran media practitioner, Babucarr Cham has over four decades o...

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BAI EMIL TOURAY

BAI EMIL TOURAY

Commissioner — Information Commission (Journalist & Human Rights Defender)

Commissioner Bai Emil Touray is a trained journalist, who worked for several news organisations incl...

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Powers and Responsibilities

Key Powers

  • Investigate complaints against public bodies
  • Order disclosure of information
  • Issue binding decisions
  • Conduct public hearings

Main Responsibilities

  • Promote public awareness of information rights
  • Monitor compliance with the Act
  • Provide guidance to public bodies
  • Submit annual reports to National Assembly

Contact the Commission

For official matters, complaints, or inquiries, please contact the Commission through our main office.