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