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About MOFWR

The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (MoPE) was formally created in 2016 following the merger of the Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Petroleum and is also granted purview of the Geological Department in 2017. It has gazetted mandates spanning across;
  • The use of mineral resources, petroleum and energy as a stimulus for economic growth;
  • Employment and sustainable development; 
  • The efficient and sustainable harnessing of hydrocarbon and mineral potentials as well as the availability of reliable and adequate, affordable and sustainable energy supply to power the economy of The Gambia.

Line Departments

Department Of Fisheries

To be recognized as one of three most critical contributors to national economic growth, food and nutrition security, employment creation and exchange earnings

Department Of Water Resources

The overarching Policy objectives are the establishment of a manageable and inclusive water resources framework based on IWRM principles.

Management Team

Meet our distinguished team of manager, directors, and permanent secretaries

Malang Darboe

Deputy Permanent Secretary (Finance And Admin)

Lamin M. Touray

Director of Water Resources

Anna Mbenga Cham

Director of Fisheries

Fanta BS Manneh

Deputy Permanent Secretary (Technical)

Our Development Partners

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