14 April, 2025
7th Edition of the GRA Taxpayers’ Award Ceremony: A Night of Gratitude and Celebration
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) successfully held its 7th Annual Taxpayers’ Award Ceremony on Saturday, 12th April 2025, at the Coco Ocean Resort in Bijilo.
The night was dedicated to honouring outstanding taxpayers whose continued commitment and compliance are significantly contributing to national development.
Mr. Ousman Bah, Head of Corporate and Public Affairs, served as the Master of Ceremony. In his opening remarks, he expressed sincere appreciation to all taxpayers across the country for their invaluable contributions to building a better Gambia.
The Commissioner General, Mr. Yankuba Darboe, in his speech, extended heartfelt thanks to His Excellency President Adama Barrow for gracing the event as Chief Guest of Honour for the third consecutive year. He emphasized that the President’s presence is a testament to the immense value and appreciation the government places on its taxpayers.
His Excellency the President of the Republic of The Gambia, Mr. Adama Barrow, in his keynote address, mentioned that this annual gathering serves as a powerful reminder of the crucial role taxpayers play in shaping the destiny of our nation.
The Chairman of the GRA Board of Directors, Mr. Ndure, assured the President that under his leadership, the Board will diligently focus on GRA’s new Strategic Plan 2025–2029. He promised that key economic indicators will be closely monitored on a regular basis, underpinned by transparency and accountability.
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs also thanked all taxpayers for their consistency and compliance with tax laws, which fuels national development and supports the vision of a just and inclusive society. This, in turn, empowers the government to invest in crucial sectors across The Gambia.
The event closed with a strong message of unity and appreciation, highlighting the crucial role taxpayers play in building a stronger, more prosperous Gambia.
Congratulations to all our 2025 Award Winners
Here is the full list of winners recognized during this year’s ceremony:
1. The Largest Taxpayer of the year 2024 – AFRICELL GAMBIA LTD
2. The Most Compliant Medium Taxpayer of the year 2024 – GAMBIA MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
3. The Most Compliant Small Taxpayer of the year 2024 – ALPHA HABIB T/A BUFFER ZONE VILLA
4. The Most Compliant Informal Sector Taxpayer of the year 2024 – OMAR BARROW
5. The Most Compliant GSM Company of the year 2024 – QCELL COMPANY LTD
6. The Most Compliant Bank of the year 2024 – ECOBANK GAMBIA LTD
7. The Most Compliant Insurance Company of the year 2024 – IGI GAMSTAR INSURANCE CO LTD
8. The Most Compliant Foreign Exchange Bureau of the year 2024 – F AND M FAMILY BUREAU DE CHANGE
9. The Most Compliant Mobile Money Transfer Company of the year 2024 – WAVE TRANSFER LTD
10. The Most Compliant Hotel of the year 2024 – SENEGAMBIA BEACH HOTEL
11. The Most Compliant Importer of the year 2024 – SHYBEN A MADI AND SONS
12. The Most Compliant Basic Food Importer of the year 2024 – AHMEDOU EL TAH T/A A.M.T ENTERPRISE
13. The Most Compliant Manufacturer of the year 2024 – BELL BREWERIES LTD
14. The Most Compliant Agro Industry Taxpayer of the year 2024 – MAM SAIT JAGNE
15. The Largest Oil Marketing Taxpayer of the year 2024 – JAH OIL COMPANY LTD
16. The Most Compliant Oil Marketing Taxpayer of the year 2024 – ORYX ENERGIES GAMBIA LTD
17. The Most Compliant Health Care Taxpayer of the year 2024 – AFRICMED INTERNATIONAL
18. The Most Compliant Construction Taxpayer of the year 2024 – GIGO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD
19. The Most Compliant ICT Taxpayer of the year 2024 – MATRIX SOLUTION COMPANY LTD
20. The Most Compliant Print Media House of the year 2024 – XL STANDARD COMPANY LTD
21. The Most Compliant Electronic Media House of the year 2024 – MANJO MEDIA T/A WEST COAST RADIO
22. The Most Compliant Supermarket of the year 2024 – MAROUNS SUPERMARKET
23. The Most Compliant Audit / Accounting Firm of the year 2024 – DT ASSOCIATES THE GAMBIA
24. The Most Compliant Rental Income Taxpayer of the year 2024 – SULAYMAN HYDARA
25. The Most Compliant PAYE Taxpayer of the year 2024 – MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
26. The Most Compliant Domestic VAT Taxpayer of the year 2024 – AFRICAN PRINCESS BEACH BAR AND HOTEL
27. The Most Compliant Import VAT Taxpayer of the year 2024 – BATIMAT
28. The Most Compliant Public Enterprise Taxpayer of the year 2024 – GAMBIA NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY LTD
29. The Most Compliant Clearing Agent of the year 2024 – SULAYMAN JOOF
30. The Most Compliant Regional Taxpayer of the year 2024 WCR – FONI DINGDING FEDERATION
31. The Most Compliant Regional Taxpayer of the year 2024 NBR – FORTUNE PETROLEUM MARKETING COMPANY
32. The Most Compliant Regional Taxpayer of the year 2024 LRR – MUHAMMAD LAMIN JASSEY T/A BANJAMBA CONSTRUCTION
33. The Most Compliant Regional Taxpayer of the year 2024 CRR – KUNTAUR AREA COUNCIL
34. The Most Compliant Regional Taxpayer of the year 2024 URR – WANG MING T/A MANGO CLINIC
35. The Most Compliant Donor Funded Project of the Year 2024 – GAMBIA FISCAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - MoFEA - PCU
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) is pleased to announce the attendance of its top officials at the second International Monetary Fund (IMF) - AFRITAC WEST 2 Regional Leadership Forum, which convened leaders from Anglophone West Africa and Cape Verde.
Notably, the delegation included Commissioner General Mr. Yankuba Darboe, Deputy Commissioner General and Head of Domestic Taxes Mr. Essa Jallow, and Director of Technical Services Mr. Yahya Manneh.
The workshop was officially inaugurated by the Honorable Minister of Finance of Sierra Leone, Sheku Ahmed Fantamadi Bangura. The event also saw participation from the AFRITAC West 2 Center Director, as well as IMF and EU Resident Representatives in Sierra Leone.
The forum focused on critical themes essential for strengthening tax administration and leadership, including:
- Effective decision making in tax administration
- Ethical leadership in tax administration
- Managing political interference in tax administration
- Turning vision into impact through adaptive leadership for tax transformation
- Delivering successful reforms
- Managing a portfolio of reforms
- Handling difficult stakeholders
- Leading for results through performance management
- Personal and professional development
The forum provided a vital platform for Commissioners and management teams to engage on pressing issues concerning revenue administration and reform implementation in the region.
During the event, the GRA had the opportunity to present on the theme "Navigating Political Challenges in Reform Implementation and Revenue Administration."
The presentation highlighted GRA’s practical experiences with key initiatives such as the implementation of ASYCUDA World, the introduction of Digital Tax Stamps on excisable goods, the Revenue Assurance System for Mobile Network Operators, and the Rental Tax Compliance System.
These examples illustrated the Authority’s proactive approach to overcoming challenges related to political interference while driving effective reform and modernization of revenue administration.
The event also provided the GRA’s Senior Management Team the opportunity to learn from the experiences of the other AFRITAC West 2 member administrations on their reforms implementation.