National Assembly Confirm Appointment of Information Commissioners

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Lawmakers of the National Assembly have yesterday confirmed and approved the appointment of five commissioners for the Access To Information (ATI) along with a proposed package remuneration.


The Ministry of Information is pleased to announce that the National Assembly has confirmed the appointment and approved the salary scale of the Information Commissioners. This decision marks a significant step forward in the implementation of the Access to Information (ATI) Act 2021, which aims to promote transparency, accountability, and access to public records and information.


On 8th July 2024, the Hon. Minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, moved a motion at the National Assembly for the confirmation of the appointments and remuneration packages for the Information Commissioners. These appointments, made by H.E. President Adama Barrow, in accordance with sections 42 (1) and 42 (2) of the ATI Act 2021, followed a comprehensive and inclusive nomination process.


The nomination process was overseen by a committee comprising the Ministries of Information, Interior, and Justice, and was further enriched by the participation of three prominent Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)-TANGO, GPU, and the CSO Coalition on ATI. This collaboration ensured a transparent and inclusive selection process.


In September 2023, the Ministry of Information established the Key Stakeholder Consultative Forum (KSCF) to foster participatory democracy and inclusivity in decision-making. The KSCF, consisting of representatives from the Ministry of Information, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defence, and the three CSOs, rigorously selected and nominated prominent Gambian personalities for the roles of Information Commissioners.


The appointed Information Commissioners are as follows:


1. Nene Macdouall-Gaye-Chairperson 2. John Charles Nje-Vice Chairperson


3. Baboucarr Cham-Member


4. Bai Emile Touray-Member


5. Ya Amie Touray-Member



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