Gâmbia/𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

(ANG) – The President of the Republic of The Gambia, H.E Adama Barrow, through the Ministry of Interior, under the leadership of Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, officially launched the National Digital Identity Management System (GAM ID) at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre, on wednesday, 01th July 2026.

The landmark digital identity inauguration ceremony pioneered through a public-private partnership with Margins ID Group, was graced by Cabinet Ministers, Senior Government Officials, Security Service Chiefs, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Development Partners, and representatives of public and private institutions.

Delivering his opening remarks, the Director General of the Gambia Information and Communication Technology Agency (GICTA), Professor Abdou Karim Jallow, described the National Digital Identity System project as a transformative milestone in the country’s digital governance agenda. He noted that the initiative will establish a robust and integrated national database, improve public service delivery, strengthen identity management, and enhance efficiency, transparency, and good governance across government institutions.

The Chief Executive Officer of Margins ID Group, Mr. Moses Baiden Jr., emphasized the importance of the public-private partnership in advancing The Gambia’s digital transformation. He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the government in establishing a secure, sovereign, and reliable digital identity infrastructure that provides real-time access to trusted identity services while safeguarding citizens’ data.

In his keynote address, the President of the Republic of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow, expressed confidence in the National Digital Identity System, describing it as a major step towards strengthening national identification and improving access to government services. He underscored the importance of a secure, reliable, and inclusive identity system in promoting socio-economic development and effective public administration.

President Barrow further reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring that every Gambian has a unique and secure digital identity, noting that the initiative will enhance access to public services, strengthen national planning, and support the country’s broader digital transformation agenda.

The Gambia Immigration Department, represented at the launching ceremony by Director General Ebrima Mboob, Core Command and Senior Management, welcomes the successful launch of the National Digital Identity System , a national development drive that directly impacts the GID’s Strategic Plan.  We reaffirm our commitment to supporting the government’s digital transformation efforts through the provision of secure, efficient, and citizen-centred legal identity and documentation services.

ANG/ In Gambia Daily