Hon. Baboucarr Bouy made this disclosure on Tuesday while officially opening a two-day training on operation of the biometric clock-in and out devices held at Bakadaji Hotel, Kololi.
The event attracted sixty (60) IT officers from Government institutions within Greater Banjul Area, while IT officers in other regions will undergo similar training in the coming weeks.
After the end of the training, those IT officers in government institutions will control the Biometric clock-in and out devices operation within their various sectors.
“When employees report to work on time and remain accountable for the hours they spent in the office, it leads to better service delivery to the citizens,” said Minister Bouy.
Minister Bouy described the training as an important one on the functionality, usage and administration of the Biometric Clock-in-and-out devices, adding that it marks another significant step in his ministry’s journey to modernise and improve efficiency in The Gambia’s civil service.
He observed that for many years, managing attendance and ensuring accountability in government offices has been a big challenge, saying the manual system of recording attendance often led to inefficiencies, delays, and at times inaccuracies in tracking working hours.
“The biometric clock-in and out devices will help us ensure that civil servants’ working hours are recorded accurately and transparently,” he explained.
With Biometric clock-in and out devices in place, he observed that the issue of absenteeism, ghost workers and closing before time will be significantly reduced.
“The system will promote discipline and productivity within the workforce and will also help in decision-making, as it provides real-time data that can be used to assess attendance trends and make informed policy decisions.”
