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
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...
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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
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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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.