The Unwavering Commitment of GRA under CG YANKUBA DARBOE

Driving National Progress Through Visionary Tax Leadership: The Unwavering Commitment of the Gambia Revenue Authority Under Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe In recent years, The Gambia has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in domestic revenue mobilization, thanks to the bold leadership and relentless commitment of Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe and his dynamic team at the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA). What was once a modest revenue base has now become a thriving engine of national development — generating millions of dalasis in collections every single month. Under CG Darboe’s results-driven leadership, the GRA has evolved into a model institution of integrity, innovation, and national service. Far beyond just fulfilling its constitutional mandate of collecting due taxes, the Authority has significantly ramped up efforts in recovering long-outstanding tax arrears, injecting millions back into the national treasury. This transformative performance has empowered the government of President Adama Barrow to undertake major development projects — in infrastructure, education, and healthcare — without the heavy burden of foreign borrowing. Central to this success is the GRA’s firm commitment to digitizing tax administration. Through cutting-edge digital platforms and automated systems, the Authority is decisively combating official corruption, eliminating nepotism, and increasing transparency across all touchpoints of tax collection. The digital tax revolution is not just an operational upgrade; it is a cornerstone of a new era in public finance management in The Gambia.

Equally inspiring is the emergence of a new generation of capable, forward-thinking professionals within the Authority. One such shining example is Mrs. Isatou Jallow, one of the youngest female managers at the GRA, who currently leads the Post Clearance Audit Unit within the Customs and Excise Department. With a strong focus on innovation and data-driven enforcement, Mrs. Jallow and her team utilized advanced auditing technologies to recover over D15 million in 2024 alone — setting a new national benchmark for strategic revenue assurance. Her success is a reflection of the GRA’s broader strategy: empowering talent, embracing technology, and strengthening systems to ensure every dalasi due is collected for the benefit of the Gambian people. As the GRA continues to rise under the visionary stewardship of Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe, The Gambia is no longer waiting for change — it is driving it. The Authority’s unwavering dedication, nationalistic spirit, and performance-first culture are laying the foundation for a financially independent and development-focused future. The Gambia Revenue Authority is not just collecting taxes — it is building the nation.