By: Isatou Sarr
The Director General of The Gambia Immigration Department {GID} Ebrima Mbood has concluded a two -week national tour designed to assess operational activities participate with personnel stakeholders and monitor on going departmental projects across the country.
The tour which commenced on July 16 and ended on Tuesday July 29 2025, saw DG Mbood and his delegation visit immigration stations in all regions.
Speaking at a press briefing at the conclusion of the tour Mbood outlined the key objectives of their engagement
“This tour was necessary for me to familiarise myself with staff on the ground and understand their working conditions, challenges, and the realities they face daily,” DG Mboob said. “It is also an opportunity to provide motivation and support, and to gather recommendations for the way forward.”
According to the DG, the tour focused on four main areas stakeholder consultation with governors, chiefs and alkalolu,direct engagement with regional immigration officers, inspection of GID infrastructure project and community sensitization on departmental mandate
Since his appointment in March 2024, DG Mboob has prioritized administrative efficiency and institutional reform. He disclosed that a legal review of the GID Act is underway
“We are currently reviewing our Act and have a standing bill. Change management is underway, and field officers must be kept up to date on their roles and responsibilities,” he noted.
He further stressed the need to identify service gap and expand GiD presence in under- served locations. In tacking irregular migration, he emphasized on youth development and recruitment strategy that goes beyond academic certification
“Electricians, mechanics, tailors—these are talents we want to see in immigration. GID is for every Gambian who wants to serve Mboob added.
The DG also highlighted progress in gender empowerment within the department
