Africa-Press – Ghana. The Minister for Interior of The Gambia, Abdoulie Sanyang, has lauded the technical expertise and advanced capabilities of Margins ID Group following a two‐day working visit to the company’s technology and smart manufacturing facilities in Accra.
The visit forms part of the ongoing implementation of The Gambia’s National Identification Project under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) between the Gambian government and Margins ID Group.
Mr Sanyang was accompanied by a high‐level delegation including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Matar Ceesay, and senior officials from the Immigration and Police Departments.
The engagement underscores the national importance of the project, which seeks to establish a comprehensive and integrated biometric National Identification Ecosystem for The Gambia.
During the tour, the delegation visited subsidiaries of Margins ID Group, including Margins ID Systems Applications Limited (MIDSA) and Intelligent Card Production Systems (ICPS).
They observed the company’s end‐to‐end processes—from software development and biometric enrollment to secure card production—highlighting the firm’s capacity as a one‐stop provider of identity solutions.
Chief Executive Officer of Margins ID Group, Mr. Moses Baiden Jnr., described the partnership as an example of growing African‐to‐African cooperation in the technology sector.
He said the Gambian National ID system, modeled on Ghana’s successful architecture, would introduce a secure smart card designed to meet modern digital requirements and ultimately be recognized across all ECOWAS states.
Mr Sanyang expressed satisfaction with the company’s technological infrastructure, including its verification systems and interoperable databases designed for cross‐sector service delivery.
He noted that the contract signed on January 19, 2026, places emphasis on sustainable identity solutions, adding that Margins ID Group’s integrated operations set it apart as a comprehensive service provider.
The delegation also met with key state institutions in Ghana, including the National Identification Authority (NIA) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
Executive Secretary of the NIA, Mr. Wisdom Yayra Deku, shared lessons from Ghana’s national identification journey, emphasizing the importance of strong legal foundations and public engagement for long‐term sustainability.
The visit concluded with both sides affirming their commitment to advancing the project, which is expected to position The Gambia among African states with robust, secure, and interoperable identity systems.
