Ousman Jobarteh
Ousman Jobarteh is the Managing Director of the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA). He recently garnered attention for acknowledging errors made by his office in the communication and engagement process with the Sanyang community regarding a proposed Deep Sea Port project. His candid admission of mistakes, including misinformation about affected properties, reflects a growing emphasis on transparency and collaboration between government agencies and local residents in The Gambia.
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Mr Ousman Jobarteh confirmed that the construction of the new ferry is now complete.
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 Gambie
Gambia· 2026-02-16
Ousman Jobarteh, the GPA Managing Director, explained that construction of the new ferry is complete.
New state-of-the-art ferry to arrive in Gambia by mid-March – GPA Board ChairGambia· 2026-02-13GPA Managing Director Ousman Jobarteh outlined the key highlights of the Authority’s financial performance for 2024.
GPA hands over D100M interim dividend to gov’tGambia· 2025-10-27
Ousman Jobarteh emphasized the importance of the ambitious port project and its impact on the maritime sector.
Le président Barrow pose la première pierre du port en eau profonde à SanyangGambia· 2025-07-09
Ousman Jobarteh underscored the importance of this ambitious port project, highlighting the impact it will have in the country’s maritime sector.
Barrow lays foundation for landmark ‘Deep Sea Port’ in SanyangGambia· 2025-07-07MD Jobarteh admitted errors committed by his office in distributing flyers without consulting the community.
Works minister admits fault, apologises to Sanyang over DS projectGambia· 2025-02-19