PURA BOARD MEMBERS
PURA has a Governing body of Board of Directors appointed by the President of the Republic of The Gambia from the recommendation of the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA). The responsibility of the board is to serve as the overall oversight of the Authority.
The Board comprises a Chairperson, three other members, including an Ex-Officio member which is a representative from MoFEA, and the Director General. The Director of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs serves as Secretary to the Board.
CHAIRPERSON - LUCY M. FYE-JAGNE
BOARD MEMBER - JALIKA DEMBA
BOARD MEMBER - BABOUCARR J. SANYANG
BOARD MEMBER - ANTHONY ADEMOLA TAYLOR
Coming Soon.
EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER - JULDEH CEESAY
Coming Soon.
BOARD MEMBER - DR. NJOGOU L. BAH
Is responsible for driving the strategic plan of the Authority and is supported by the seven Directorates to ensure that the strategic objectives are met. He advises the Board on the appropriate framework for regulation of public utilities in the country in accordance with relevant legislations.
Dr. Njogou Lamin Bah is a seasoned public servant and senior government official, widely
recognized for his outstanding contributions to public administration and national governance in
The Gambia. With a career spanning over two decades in the civil service, Dr. Bah has held a series
of high-profile and impactful roles within the Government of The Gambia.
He served with distinction on multiple occasions as Secretary General and Head of the Civil
Service, the highest-ranking position in the public service, as well as Minister for Presidential
Affairs, overseeing executive coordination and the implementation of key government priorities.
His leadership was instrumental in strengthening institutional performance and advancing public
sector reform.
Dr. Bah has also held several significant cabinet portfolios, including Minister of Works,
Construction and Infrastructure, Minister of Information and Communication Infrastructure, and
Minister of Petroleum and Energy. These roles reflect his broad expertise in infrastructure,
governance, and national development.
In addition to his ministerial responsibilities, Dr. Bah held several senior administrative positions,
including Secretary to Cabinet, Permanent Secretary 1 at the Office of the President, Deputy
Permanent Secretary, Principal Assistant Secretary, and Senior Assistant Secretary. His progressive
rise through the ranks is a testament to his professionalism, competence, and commitment to
service.
Dr. Bah is a highly accomplished and multilingual professional. He holds a Doctorate in Public
Administration from Rochville University, USA, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and
a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Lexington University, USA, and a Bachelor
of Arts in Linguistics from Sidi Muhammed Ben Abdallah University in Fez, Morocco. He is also
an alumnus of Gambia High School, where he completed his secondary education.
In recognition of his exceptional service to the nation, Dr. Bah was awarded the Medal of the
Republic of the Gambia (RGM) in 2008. One of the country’s highest national honours.
Fluent in English and proficient in French, Spanish, and Arabic, Dr. Bah brings a global perspective
to governance, diplomacy, and policy development. His distinguished career continues to inspire
a generation of public servants in The Gambia and beyond.
BOARD SECRETARY - EMMA MENDY
Advises the Director-General and management on all legal matters affecting the Authority – drafts all legal instruments such as licenses, contracts, and regulations for the Authority.
Ms. Emma Mendy is the Director of Legal, Licensing, and Enforcement at the Gambia Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). She earned an LLM in Business and Finance Law from George Washington University (USA), A B.L. from The Gambia Law School and an LLB from the University of The Gambia. She was admitted to the Gambia Bar in 2016.
She has also undertaken professional courses on Structuring Legal Agreements and Concession Contracts at the Institute for Public-Private Partnership (IP3), as well as Public Financial Management Legal Frameworks at the African Training Institute (ATI). Additionally, she has completed International Law in the Cyber Era: Finding Balance Between State Interests and Individual Rights, offered by CLI Canada.
Prior to joining PURA, Ms. Emma Mendy worked as a State Counsel at the Attorney General’s Chambers and a Senior Legal Officer at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, at the Directorate of Public-Private Partnerships.
She is a member of The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) and the Female Lawyers Association of The Gambia (FLAG)
Emma has actively contributed to the development and submission of advisory papers, licenses, guidelines and regulations in the regulated sectors.
