Ebrima Sillah
Ebrima Sillah is the Works Minister of The Gambia, known for his role in overseeing infrastructure development projects in the country. Recently, he made headlines for apologizing to the residents of Sanyang for the government's failure to adequately engage the community regarding the implementation of a Deep Sea Port project. His admission of mistakes and commitment to improving communication with local stakeholders highlights his dedication to community involvement in governmental projects.
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Ebrima Sillah is The Gambia’s Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure and has been appointed as Chairman of the MOWCA Council of Ministers.
MOWCA, a maritime vision that must embrace the African interior
Gambia· 2026-02-24Hon. Ebrima Sillah assumed the Chairmanship of MOWCA for the next two years.
VP Jallow presides as Hon. Ebrima Sillah assumes MOWCA chairmanshipGambia· 2026-02-24
Minister Sillah reaffirmed his commitment to advancing regional cooperation, improving port efficiency, and promoting maritime safety and security.
Ebrima Sillah takes over as MOWCA ChairpersonGambia· 2026-02-20
Mr Ebrima Sillah praised President Barrow for his unwavering support in acquiring the new ferry.
Un nouveau ferry ultra-moderne arrivera en Gambie d’ici la mi-mars – selon le président du Conseil d’Administration de l’Administration Portuaire de la GambieGambia· 2026-02-16
Ebrima Sillah, the Minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, expressed gratitude to the President for his support.
New state-of-the-art ferry to arrive in Gambia by mid-March – GPA Board ChairGambia· 2026-02-13Ebrima Sillah is mentioned as the Minister associated with the Kombo Sillah Zone Nooran Super Cup final.
Minister Ebrima Sillah Kombo Sillah Zone Nooran Super Cup final set for SaturdayGambia· 2026-02-04Ebrima Sillah reaffirmed the government’s dedication to addressing transport challenges nationwide.
GTSC buses roll out on 84.5 km Hakalang Road as NBR opens upGambia· 2026-01-22
Transport, Works and Infrastructure Minister Ebrima Sillah praised QGroup for starting the campaign at Brusubi.
QGroup Foundation launches ‘Settal Sunu Reew’ Campaign to keep Gambia cleanGambia· 2025-12-23
Ebrima Sillah was arrested at the Abuko Abattoir for allegedly causing public nuisance.
Police target public nuisance in Abuko Abattoir operation as 5 suspects arrestedGambia· 2025-12-15
Hon. Ebrima Sillah, Minister for Works, Transport and Infrastructure thanked the Ministry of Agriculture for prioritising roads in the agricultural areas.
D1.1B GIRAV feeder roads contracts signedGambia· 2025-12-12
Ebrima Sillah, Minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure, assured the audience of the government’s commitment to robust infrastructure development across the country.
Busumbala calls for improved roads, health facilitiesGambia· 2025-11-26
Honourable Ebrima Sillah announced that the government will construct 30 kilometres of roads in Brikama.
Minister Bah warns against selling gov't landsGambia· 2025-11-25
Minister of Works, Ebrima Sillah, highlighted the unprecedented development taking place across all sectors of the country.
Kabada’s first road since independence nears completionGambia· 2025-11-21
Hon. Ebrima Sillah announced the NPP’s proposed procession at a political gathering.
NPP says Essa Faal is ‘misleading Gambians with false narratives’ over corruption claimsGambia· 2025-08-01
Ebrima Sillah was speaking on Tuesday during a visit to the EPC Lot 4 as part of his ongoing tour of road infrastructure projects across the country.
Works Minister optimistic Foni road project will be completed end of yearGambia· 2025-06-20
Ebrima Sillah is the minister for Transport, Works and Infrastructure overseeing the road project in the Kabada region.
Kabada residents grateful to gov’t for world-class road projectGambia· 2025-06-19
Ebrima Sillah was speaking to journalists on Saturday, as he continued on day-two of roads project inspection.
Minister Sillah impressed with progress on CRR north road projectsGambia· 2025-06-18
On Sunday, the minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah inspected the area to assess the level of ongoing road works.
Sare Koli Kunda residents optimistic development is finally comingGambia· 2025-06-17
Ebrima Sillah is the Works Minister discussing the progress of road projects in The Gambia.
Works Minister talks about recent transformation on ‘Hakalang loop’Gambia· 2025-06-16
Ebrima Sillah is the Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure of Gambia.
La Gambie et le Sénégal unissent leurs efforts pour stimuler les infrastructures de transport routier et aérienGambia· 2025-04-28
Ebrima Sillah is the Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure for Gambia.
Gambia, Senegal join efforts to boost road and air transport infrastructureGambia· 2025-04-25Ebrima Sillah, minister for Works and Infrastructure, expressed delight in inspecting ongoing construction works in Gunjur.
Works Minister inspects Gunjur beach road construction projectGambia· 2025-02-25Ebrima Sillah emphasized the importance of the blue economy for Africa's development.
La Gambie accueille la 4e Conférence Internationale sur l'Economie BleueGambia· 2025-02-21
Hon. Ebrima Sillah, the minister for Transport, Works, and Infrastructure, emphasised the significance of the Blue Economy in Africa’s development.
Gambia hosts 4th Int’l Blue Economy ConferenceGambia· 2025-02-20Minister Sillah admitted to the demands of the people of Sanyang and acknowledged mistakes made in handling the development project.
Works minister admits fault, apologises to Sanyang over DS projectGambia· 2025-02-19