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Office of National Security

Security for the People of The Gambia

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Office of National Security

Security for the People of The Gambia

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Office of National Security

Security for the People of The Gambia

Latest News

ONS Hosts Workshop on Security Sector Reform…

About ONS

The Office of National Security (ONS) was established in 2017 by His Excellency President Adama Barrow to act as executive secretariat of the National Security Council (NSC) of The Gambia. The ONS is also home to the International Advisory Group; a collection of security specialists from across the international community poised to assist in reform and capacity building of the security sector. 

The ONS is helping build a trusted, respected and effective security community with shared a mindset of common purpose for common effect: in the service of and charged to protect the people of The Gambia.

Security Institutions

The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA)

The Gambia Revenue Authority is a merger of the former Customs and Excise and Domestic Taxes Department. They primary purpose is to maximise revenue collection

The Gambia Prisons Services (GPS)

The Prison Service has a primary mandate to reform and rehabilitate individuals so they can reintegrate back into society. The safety and welfare of inmates...........