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Central Bank of The Gambia Mandates Local Staffing for Major Banks

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 24
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What happened

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The Central Bank of The Gambia directed commercial banks operating in the country, including Access Bank, Ecobank, and Zenith Bank, to begin replacing non-Gambian employees with suitably qualified Gambian nationals. This directive was issued in a September 16 circular and sets a full compliance deadline of December 31, 2026.

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Why it matters

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The regulator issued the directive after an industry study revealed a high number of non-Gambian personnel employed beyond those formally recognized as expatriates. The requirement aims to ensure that banks comply with The Gambia’s Labour Act 2023 and Guideline 9 governing expatriate staff.

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Who's involved

  • Access BankSubject of the directive requiring phased replacement of non-Gambian staff.
  • EcobankSubject of the directive requiring phased replacement of non-Gambian staff.
  • Zenith BankSubject of the directive requiring phased replacement of non-Gambian staff.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Access BankSpeculative

    Access Bank could face increased operational costs related to skills transfer and hiring local staff.

  • EcobankSpeculative

    Ecobank could face increased operational costs related to skills transfer and hiring local staff.

  • Zenith BankSpeculative

    Zenith Bank could face increased operational costs related to skills transfer and hiring local staff.

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