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The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission aims to promote healthy competitive markets and protect the rights of consumers.

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The Commission is delighted to announce that, after consultations, His Excellency President Adama Barrow has appointed Mr. Basiru Njie as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC).

official_gccpc's tweet image. The Commission is delighted to announce that, after consultations, His Excellency President Adama Barrow has appointed Mr. Basiru Njie as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Secretary of The Gambia Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (GCCPC).

Our CEO Mr. Basiru Njie at today’s Merger Regulations Validation, “We’re not starting from scratch. We’re already reviewing cross-border mergers at ECOWAS level with ERCA. This new domestic framework equips us to handle national mergers with the same rigor—

official_gccpc's tweet image. Our  CEO Mr. Basiru Njie at today’s Merger Regulations Validation,
“We’re not starting from scratch. We’re already reviewing cross-border mergers at ECOWAS level with ERCA. This new domestic framework equips us to handle national mergers with the same rigor—

Today, Oct 30: GCCPC validates Merger Regulations & Guidelines at Senegambia Beach Hotel under Competition Act 2007. Stakeholders debate timelines, market definitions & approvals—shaping fair, efficient merger oversight to boost competition & protect consumers. #GCCPC #MergerR

official_gccpc's tweet image. Today, Oct 30: GCCPC validates Merger Regulations & Guidelines at Senegambia Beach Hotel under Competition Act 2007.

Stakeholders debate timelines, market definitions & approvals—shaping fair, efficient merger oversight to boost competition & protect consumers.

#GCCPC #MergerR

🚨 Happening Now: GCCPC hosts a 2-day training workshop on Merger Provisions at Senegambia Beach Hotel. Staff from GCCPC & regulators dive into legal & economic frameworks for merger reviews under the Competition Act 2007. 🏦 Check drafts at gcc.gm/downloads. #GCCPC

official_gccpc's tweet image. 🚨 Happening Now: GCCPC hosts a 2-day training workshop on Merger Provisions at Senegambia Beach Hotel. Staff from GCCPC & regulators dive into legal & economic frameworks for merger reviews under the Competition Act 2007. 🏦

Check drafts at gcc.gm/downloads.  #GCCPC
official_gccpc's tweet image. 🚨 Happening Now: GCCPC hosts a 2-day training workshop on Merger Provisions at Senegambia Beach Hotel. Staff from GCCPC & regulators dive into legal & economic frameworks for merger reviews under the Competition Act 2007. 🏦

Check drafts at gcc.gm/downloads.  #GCCPC

GCCPC, with EU support, unveils The Gambia’s first Merger Regulations & Guidelines! Aiming to boost MSMEs and ensure fair competition, the draft sets clear merger thresholds & fosters regulator collaboration. Join our validation (Oct 30)! #GCCPC #TheGambia #BusinessGrowth

official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC, with EU support, unveils The Gambia’s first Merger Regulations & Guidelines! Aiming to boost MSMEs and ensure fair competition, the draft sets clear merger thresholds & fosters regulator collaboration. Join our validation (Oct 30)! #GCCPC #TheGambia #BusinessGrowth
official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC, with EU support, unveils The Gambia’s first Merger Regulations & Guidelines! Aiming to boost MSMEs and ensure fair competition, the draft sets clear merger thresholds & fosters regulator collaboration. Join our validation (Oct 30)! #GCCPC #TheGambia #BusinessGrowth

GCCPC & Gambia Standards Bureau signed an MoU on Oct 20 to boost product standards & ensure quality goods! Protecting consumer rights in Gambia. #GCCPC #StandardsBureau #ConsumerRights #QualityAssurance #Gambia

official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC & Gambia Standards Bureau signed an MoU on Oct 20 to boost product standards & ensure quality goods!  Protecting consumer rights in Gambia. #GCCPC #StandardsBureau #ConsumerRights #QualityAssurance #Gambia
official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC & Gambia Standards Bureau signed an MoU on Oct 20 to boost product standards & ensure quality goods!  Protecting consumer rights in Gambia. #GCCPC #StandardsBureau #ConsumerRights #QualityAssurance #Gambia

Exec. Sec. Basiru Njie & Dir. Baboucarr Ceesay met H.E. Amb. F. Türker Oba to collaborate with the Turkish Competition Authority. “The Turkish Competition Authority is one of the strongest globally in terms of effective enforcement, so we are eager to learn from best practices

official_gccpc's tweet image. Exec. Sec. Basiru Njie & Dir. Baboucarr Ceesay met H.E. Amb. F. Türker Oba to collaborate with the Turkish Competition Authority.  
“The Turkish Competition Authority is one of the strongest globally in terms of effective enforcement, so we are eager to learn from best practices

GCCPC hosts 2-day event with consumer groups to boost advocacy for consumer rights. Day 1: Training on Consumer Protection & Competition Acts. Day 2: Reviewing collaboration guidelines. CEO Njie stresses independent associations to guide consumers against unfair practices.

official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC hosts 2-day event with consumer groups to boost advocacy for consumer rights. Day 1: Training on Consumer Protection & Competition Acts. Day 2: Reviewing collaboration guidelines. CEO Njie stresses independent associations to guide consumers against unfair practices.

Earlier today, the Commission met witth @MobseTheGambia to discuss the School Study findings & implementation plan. A key step to address competition & consumer issues like tying & unfair terms in upper basic schools. #GambiaEducation #ConsumerProtection

official_gccpc's tweet image. Earlier today,  the Commission met witth @MobseTheGambia to discuss the School Study findings & implementation plan. A key step to address competition & consumer issues like tying & unfair terms in upper basic schools. #GambiaEducation #ConsumerProtection

Yesterday , Commission shared its study on education sector issues with 40+ private school reps in Bakau. Key concerns: product bundling, discrimination, poor safety, unclear terms & low transparency. We're driving reforms for inclusive, fair education! #GCCPC

official_gccpc's tweet image. Yesterday , Commission shared its study on education sector issues with 40+ private school reps in Bakau. Key concerns: product bundling, discrimination, poor safety, unclear terms & low transparency. We're driving reforms for inclusive, fair education! #GCCPC

Our Executive Secretary Basiru Njie will on @TheAlkambaTimes tomorrow, Saturday with Sainey MK Marenah. Join our dynamic CEO for an insightful discussion and more about what we do as a Commission.

official_gccpc's tweet image. Our Executive Secretary Basiru Njie will on @TheAlkambaTimes tomorrow, Saturday with Sainey MK Marenah. 
Join our dynamic CEO for an insightful discussion and more about what we do as a Commission.

President Barrow Establishes High-Level Committee to Safeguard Competition and Consumer Welfare in the Telecoms Market. op.gov.gm/president-barr…


GCCPC & @ActionAidGambia join forces to transform education & consumer rights! MoU signed Aug 25, 2025, based on GCCPC’s School Sector Study, tackling anti-competitive practices, transparency, and discrimination in schools. #FairEducation

official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC & @ActionAidGambia 
join forces to transform education & consumer rights! MoU signed Aug 25, 2025, based on GCCPC’s School Sector Study, tackling anti-competitive practices, transparency, and discrimination in schools.  #FairEducation
official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC & @ActionAidGambia 
join forces to transform education & consumer rights! MoU signed Aug 25, 2025, based on GCCPC’s School Sector Study, tackling anti-competitive practices, transparency, and discrimination in schools.  #FairEducation

The GCCPC strongly opposes PURA's new price controls on internet data services. We urge PURA to rescind this policy & promote affordable pricing + quality improvements. Consumer protection = fairness, equity & justice for all, especially the most vulnerable .

official_gccpc's tweet image. The GCCPC  strongly opposes PURA's new price controls on internet data services.
We urge PURA to rescind this policy & promote affordable pricing + quality improvements.

Consumer protection = fairness, equity & justice for all, especially the most vulnerable .

Got a Consumer Issue? GCCPC Has Your Back! Act Now: Under current law, we need YOUR formal complaint to investigate. Don’t wait, report today! 📍 Visit: Kotu, behind the fire station 📞 Call: 5000033 💪 Lodge your complaint & let’s ensure fairness! #GCCPC #ConsumerRi

official_gccpc's tweet image. Got a Consumer Issue? GCCPC Has Your Back!  

Act Now: Under current law, we need YOUR formal complaint to investigate. Don’t wait, report today!  

📍 Visit: Kotu, behind the fire station  
📞 Call: 5000033  
💪 Lodge your complaint & let’s ensure fairness!  

#GCCPC #ConsumerRi

Consumer Protection Officer Bamba Ceesay explains in Wolof who a consumer is and provides a brief overview of the Commission.In the next video, he will detail the complaint-filing process.


Know Your Consumer Rights! Did you know that under the Consumer Protection Act 2014, we can only step in to investigate consumer issues when you file a formal complaint? How to File: Visit our office in Kotu, behind the Fire Station or contact us on 5000033.

official_gccpc's tweet image. Know Your Consumer Rights! 

Did you know that under the Consumer Protection Act 2014, we can only step in to investigate consumer issues when you file a formal complaint? 

How to File: Visit our office in Kotu, behind the Fire Station or contact us on 5000033.

GCCPC staff completed a 5-day Advanced Office Management & Effective Administration training today, July 18, 2025, certifying 15 participants. Executive Secretary Basiru Njie urged staff to apply their new skills to enhance consumer protection and fair competition. #GCCPC

official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC staff completed a 5-day Advanced Office Management & Effective Administration training today, July 18, 2025, certifying 15 participants. Executive Secretary Basiru Njie urged staff to apply their new skills to enhance consumer protection and fair competition. #GCCPC

The Commission welcomed Mr. Diomande Adama & Ms. Lylie Balakanaiteh from IBF, under the EU Multi-Annual Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-2025. Led by Exec. Sec. Mr. Basiru Njie, we discussed priorities in consumer protection, competition enforcement, & collaboration.

official_gccpc's tweet image. The Commission welcomed Mr. Diomande Adama & Ms. Lylie Balakanaiteh from IBF, under the EU Multi-Annual Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-2025. Led by Exec. Sec. Mr. Basiru Njie, we discussed priorities in consumer protection, competition enforcement, & collaboration.
official_gccpc's tweet image. The Commission welcomed Mr. Diomande Adama & Ms. Lylie Balakanaiteh from IBF, under the EU Multi-Annual Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa 2023-2025. Led by Exec. Sec. Mr. Basiru Njie, we discussed priorities in consumer protection, competition enforcement, & collaboration.

GCCPC begins a 5-day Advanced Office Management & Effective Administration training to boost productivity. Facilitated by Peace Network, it covers organizational skills, strategic planning, leadership, and more. CEO Basiru Njie urges staff to enhance service delivery. #GCCPC #Tra

official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC begins a 5-day Advanced Office Management & Effective Administration training to boost productivity. Facilitated by Peace Network, it covers organizational skills, strategic planning, leadership, and more. CEO Basiru Njie urges staff to enhance service delivery. #GCCPC #Tra
official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC begins a 5-day Advanced Office Management & Effective Administration training to boost productivity. Facilitated by Peace Network, it covers organizational skills, strategic planning, leadership, and more. CEO Basiru Njie urges staff to enhance service delivery. #GCCPC #Tra
official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC begins a 5-day Advanced Office Management & Effective Administration training to boost productivity. Facilitated by Peace Network, it covers organizational skills, strategic planning, leadership, and more. CEO Basiru Njie urges staff to enhance service delivery. #GCCPC #Tra

GCCPC Inaugurates Implementation Committee to Implement Digital Market Study Recommendations gcc.gm/gccpc-merger-r…

official_gccpc's tweet image. GCCPC Inaugurates Implementation Committee to Implement Digital Market Study Recommendations gcc.gm/gccpc-merger-r…

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