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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
