NAWEC is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the relevant Ministry, providing strategic guidance and ensuring alignment with national objectives. The executive leadership team manages day-to-day operations through 7 specialized divisions, each critical to delivering reliable utility services across The Gambia.
NAWEC Board
Board of Directors
Mr. Gallo Saidy
Group Managing Director NAWEC Oversees all NAWEC operations
Mr. Sompo Ceesay
Deputy Group Managing Director Assists the MD in overseeing operations
Mr. Tijan Williams
Group Internal Audit
Internal AuditReports directly to the Board; functionally reports to the MD
Mr. Pateh Sowe
COO Electricity
ElectricityGeneration, transmission & distribution of electricity
Mr. Omar Sanneh
Head of Water
Water & SewerageSafe drinking water & sewerage management
Ms. Ngoneh Jallow
Group Customer Services Director
Customer ServicesCustomer relations, billing & satisfaction
Mr. Abdoulie Tambedou
Group Finance Director
FinanceFinancial health, budgeting & IFRS compliance
Mrs. Maimuna Burang John
Group Human Resources Director
Human ResourcesTalent management & administration
Mr. Bakary Kanteh
Group Projects & Planning Director
Projects & PlanningStrategic projects & development partner coordination
Mr. Sanna Touray
Group Corporate Services Director
Corporate ServicesCorporate governance & regulatory compliance
Division Responsibilities
Electricity Division
- Power generation & plant operations
- Transmission & grid infrastructure
- Electricity distribution nationwide
- Rural electrification programmes
- OMVG interconnection management
Water & Sewerage Division
- Water treatment & quality assurance
- Distribution network management
- Sewerage system operations
- New connection installations
- Infrastructure expansion projects
Customer Services
- Customer enquiries & complaint resolution
- Billing & prepaid metering systems
- New connections & disconnections
- Service quality monitoring
- Customer communication & outreach
Finance & Accounting
- Financial planning & budgeting
- Revenue collection & management
- Procurement & supply chain
- Audited financial statements
Human Resources
- Staff recruitment & onboarding
- Training & capacity development
- Employee welfare & benefits
- Performance management
- Administrative operations
Projects & Planning
- Strategic planning & roadmaps
- Capital project execution
- Development partner coordination
- Feasibility studies & analysis
- Monitoring & evaluation
Corporate Services
- Legal & regulatory affairs
- Corporate governance
- Public relations & communications
- ICT infrastructure & systems
- Environmental & social safeguards
10
Key Divisions
1996
Established
3
Core Services
2M+
Citizens Served