Africell grabbed the top taxpayer crown for 2024 at a ceremony put on by the Gambia Revenue Authority at Coco Ocean Hotel. The telecom company defended its title from last year. Africell pumps more than a billion dalasi into The Gambian economy annually. President Adama Barrow attended the event with other officials. The ceremony highlighted how important tax payments are for national growth.
Award winners had to file tax returns promptly, submit customs declarations on time, and pay their taxes properly. President Barrow said taxpayers form the foundation of the country's development. He mentioned that The Gambia has limited resources despite having a vibrant population and a strategic location. The economy depends heavily on tax money. The government promises to use collected revenue responsibly for services that help Gambians directly.
Barrow pointed out that domestic revenue matters more than ever as foreign aid decreases. He noted that tax revenue jumped from D7.1 billion in 2017 to D20.83 billion in 2024 - a 163.7 percent increase. The president praised GRA Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe for reforming tax systems and thanked businesses for their tax compliance. The government aims to create better conditions for businesses.
Commissioner Darboe mentioned that declining external aid and high debt levels require new approaches. He emphasized that domestic resource mobilization has become essential rather than optional. The GRA expressed thanks to taxpayers for their cooperation through the years. Darboe promised improved taxpayer engagement and service delivery going forward. The authority plans to enhance its services in the coming months.
Award winners had to file tax returns promptly, submit customs declarations on time, and pay their taxes properly. President Barrow said taxpayers form the foundation of the country's development. He mentioned that The Gambia has limited resources despite having a vibrant population and a strategic location. The economy depends heavily on tax money. The government promises to use collected revenue responsibly for services that help Gambians directly.
Barrow pointed out that domestic revenue matters more than ever as foreign aid decreases. He noted that tax revenue jumped from D7.1 billion in 2017 to D20.83 billion in 2024 - a 163.7 percent increase. The president praised GRA Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe for reforming tax systems and thanked businesses for their tax compliance. The government aims to create better conditions for businesses.
Commissioner Darboe mentioned that declining external aid and high debt levels require new approaches. He emphasized that domestic resource mobilization has become essential rather than optional. The GRA expressed thanks to taxpayers for their cooperation through the years. Darboe promised improved taxpayer engagement and service delivery going forward. The authority plans to enhance its services in the coming months.
