The Gambia partners with Margins ID Group for national identity system

The Gambian government has entered into a strategic partnership with Ghana’s Margins ID Group to implement a new national identity management system. Speaking at the 11th MOBEX Africa Conference 2026 in Accra, Ousman Bah, Special Adviser to the President of The Gambia on ICT and Digital Economy, announced that his country is adopting technology modeled after Ghana’s digital infrastructure. The collaboration aims to replicate Ghana’s success in creating a robust and interoperable digital identity framework to drive The Gambia's digitalisation agenda.

During the conference, Bah praised the effectiveness of Ghana’s identity systems, specifically noting the successful consolidation of data across various platforms, such as the driver’s licensing system. He emphasized that interoperability is a critical component for the future of The Gambia’s digital economy. By partnering with Margins ID Group, The Gambia intends to leverage proven technology to ensure that its national identity system can seamlessly integrate with other essential services, thereby fostering greater financial inclusion and administrative efficiency.

Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr, the CEO and founder of Margins ID Group, described digital identity as a fundamental piece of economic infrastructure rather than just a technical tool. He explained that a secure, verifiable identity system is essential for building trust in financial services and various other sectors. According to Baiden, such systems are vital for reducing Africa’s significant trade finance deficit, as they provide the necessary verification and security required for modern digital financing and cross-border trade.

The move underscores a growing trend of intra-African cooperation in the technology sector, with Ghana’s digital architecture serving as a blueprint for other nations on the continent. The partnership is expected to enhance The Gambia’s ability to provide secure digital services to its citizens while promoting regional economic integration. As the project progresses, it highlights the role of interoperable digital identity systems in creating a unified African digital market and expanding access to global financial ecosystems.