Gambia Central Bank Orders Access, GTBank, FirstBank, Ecobank, Zenith, Others to Phase Out Non-Gambian Staff

The Central Bank of The Gambia has directed Access Bank, GTBank, FirstBank, Ecobank, Zenith Bank and other financial institutions to begin phasing out non-Gambian employees. The directive affects the banks’ staffing arrangements in the country, although the headline does not specify the implementation timeline, rationale or scope of exemptions.