In accordance with the Act, the names of all designated Information and Deputy Information Officers must be published in the Gazette. The Information Commission therefore calls on all public bodies to submit the names of their nominees to the Commission no later than 15th November 2025 to facilitate timely gazetting and ensure compliance with the law.
It is important to note that individuals deployed to government institutions by the Department of Information Services serve as Communication Officers, not Information Officers as defined under the Access to Information Act, 2021
Consequently, each public body remains legally obligated to designate a senior or middle level staff member of that institution as the Information Officer and, where applicable, a Deputy Information Officer.
The Information Commission appreciates your understanding and cooperation as we work collectively to strengthen transparency, accountability, and access to information in The Gambia.
