Securiport LLC arrived in The Gambia promising to upgrade airport security and immigration systems, but what it’s really done is entangle the country in a costly and controversial contract that’s drained millions from taxpayers with little to show in return. Charging a hefty $20–$25 per passenger fee, Securiport’s deal is loaded with unfair clauses that shield the company from accountability while squeezing the Gambian government for delayed payments and penalties.
The contract was rushed through without proper competitive bidding or transparency, and key government departments openly opposed it. Whistleblowers have been silenced, and the public outrage over elite exemptions and rising fees continues to grow. Meanwhile, the promised technology and security improvements remain questionable, and the National Audit Office’s report flags systemic mismanagement and corruption.
Is Securiport a genuine security partner or a corporate vampire feeding on a vulnerable nation’s resources? How has this impacted travelers, the tourism industry, and Gambian citizens? What can be done to hold the company and government accountable?
We want to hear from you! Let’s unpack this together:
Drop your experiences, opinions, or any insider info below. This is a space to bring light to what’s happening behind closed doors and empower voices calling for justice. Your insights could help shape the conversation and inspire action.
The contract was rushed through without proper competitive bidding or transparency, and key government departments openly opposed it. Whistleblowers have been silenced, and the public outrage over elite exemptions and rising fees continues to grow. Meanwhile, the promised technology and security improvements remain questionable, and the National Audit Office’s report flags systemic mismanagement and corruption.
Is Securiport a genuine security partner or a corporate vampire feeding on a vulnerable nation’s resources? How has this impacted travelers, the tourism industry, and Gambian citizens? What can be done to hold the company and government accountable?
We want to hear from you! Let’s unpack this together:
- Has anyone experienced the impact of Securiport’s fees firsthand? How does this affect travel and daily life in The Gambia?
- What do you make of the contract’s one-sided clauses—should a private firm really have such unchecked control over fees and penalties?
- How do you view the government’s role—complicit, negligent, or powerless? Could better oversight have prevented this?
Drop your experiences, opinions, or any insider info below. This is a space to bring light to what’s happening behind closed doors and empower voices calling for justice. Your insights could help shape the conversation and inspire action.
