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About Brikama Area Council

Brikama Area Council is one of the rapidly urbanizing Local Government Areas (LGA) and the largest in The Gambia with its headquarters is in Brikama Town, West Coast Region which is thirty-two (32) kilometers from the Capital City of Banjul. 

The LGA covered an area of 1764 kilometers with a total population of 699,704 thus representing 37% of the Country’s population according to the 2013 Population & Housing Census.
Mission
To be a vibrant and environment-friendly council that provides the right conditions for the effective involvement of various actors in the economic and social life of the region
Vision
To enhance the quality of life and the social cohesion of the inhabitants of the West Coast Region by embracing the best practices of good governance, socioeconomic justice, and citizen focused service delivery
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The Council's Core Services

Sanitation

Keeping Brikama clean and green through efficient waste management.

Education

Empowering futures with quality education initiatives.

Health

Promoting well-being through accessible healthcare services.

Community

Uniting residents through engaging community programs.

Agriculture

Supporting sustainable farming practices and agribusiness.

Land Certificates of Occupancy

Validating building suitability for habitation.

Land Transfer Certificate

Enabling transparent property ownership transfers.

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Featured Projects

  • TiKA's response to the request from Council to compliment our efforts in waste collection

    Brikama Area Council took delivery of sanitation materials from the Turkish Co-operation and Coordination Agency,TIKA, Banjul Program Coordination Office in Tranquil. The donated materials are TiKA's response to the request from Council through Cllr. for Pirang Ward to compliment our efforts in waste collection, and protection of waste collectors in the process of collection. Formal handing-over ceremony will be scheduled for a later date, where the Hon. Ambassador of Turkey and TiKA officials will grace the occasion. The donated items include; Tricycles, Personal Protective equipment (PPEs), Rakes, Wheel barrows and spades.

  • Cleanup exercise of major public spaces in Brikama.

    Read about our latest efforts to make our city more eco-friendly, including new recycling programs, green spaces, and incentives for renewable energy adoptions

  • Brikama Area Council in collaboration Tubakuta Qcell kambeng Kafo

    Read about our latest efforts to make our city more eco-friendly, including new recycling programs, green spaces, and incentives for renewable energy adoptions

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Our Partners

  • Gambia Participates
  • Ministry Of Lands And Regional Government Gambia
  • University of The Gambia
  • UN Development Program
  • Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
  • US Embassy
  • Gambia Association of Local Government Authorities
The Brikama Area Council Launches The ‘’SENEYA’’ Project

The Brikama Area Council Launches The ‘’SENEYA’’ Project

In the heart of the bustling town of Brikama, Gambia, a revolutionary transformation was underway.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) had chosen this vibrant community for its ambitious Smart Cities Pilot Project.


The project aimed to weave cutting-edge innovations into the fabric of the town while preserving its rich heritage.



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