The Office of the Chief Justice has set up a new Users Committee for the Commercial Division of the High Court. This is meant to make business-related cases easier to handle and make the judiciary work better overall.
Authorities said in an official statement that the committee was set up to help the Commercial Court run smoothly and efficiently. Its main job is to look at how things are done now and suggest changes that will make case management better and make sure that business disputes are settled more quickly and effectively. The plan is part of a larger effort in the justice system to modernize procedures and speed up business litigation, which is often delayed.
The committee’s first meeting was on April 1, 2026, at the Office of the Chief Justice. This was the official start of its work. It has members from a wide range of sectors, including the judiciary, government agencies, banks, and civil society groups. Officials say that having a wide range of people involved is meant to promote cooperation and make sure that many points of view are taken into account when making changes.
Justice G. A. Kwabeng, Justice Yakarr H. Roberts, and Justice Sonia E. Akinbiyi make up the Commercial Division. The division was set up to give commercial cases more focused attention, with the goal of speeding up the hearing and decision-making process. The court wants to speed up the process and give more resources to business disputes in order to reduce delays and boost trust in the legal system.
Authorities stressed that making it easier to settle business disputes is important for the economy to grow. They said that efficient courts are very important for building trust between businesses and investors. The judiciary can help make the investment climate more stable and appealing by making sure that disputes are settled fairly, openly, and without unnecessary delay.
Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow talked about the launch and how judicial efficiency is directly linked to investor confidence. He said that investors are more likely to put their money into places where legal problems are solved quickly and reliably. He says that the creation of the Commercial Division and the Users Committee will make The Gambia a more attractive place for investors.
Justice Omar Njie, who led the study that led to the creation of the Commercial Division, has been named chair of the new committee. Pa Alieu Ndow of the Gambia Bankers’ Association will be his deputy chair and help him.
The Chief Justice stressed that the committee’s diverse membership shows a strong commitment to involving all stakeholders and working together to make changes that will improve the administration of justice in The Gambia.
