Gambia: Lawmakers Advance Bill to Increase Pay and Pension Packages –

By: Fatou Krubally

The National Assembly yesterday took a significant step toward revising lawmakers’ remuneration as members advanced the National Assembly Salaries and Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2025, for further scrutiny.

The bill, which proposes adjustments to the pay structure and post-service pension packages of legislators, was committed to the Committee of the Whole Assembly. Honorable Sulayman Jammeh, the member for Bundungka Kunda, moved the motion, which…