By Adama Makasuba & Fatoumatta Sillah
A new corporate headquarters built by QGroup Limited has been officially inaugurated along Kairaba Avenue, in a ceremony that brought together government officials, diplomats and business leaders.
The event also marked the launch of a national data centre and QFibre broadband services and was attended by President Adama Barrow, who described the development as a symbol of national confidence and belief in homegrown progress.
“A landmark of confidence and ambition”
President Barrow said it was with “great joy” that he joined the inauguration of QGroup House, describing it as a landmark development for The Gambia.
He said the project reflects a growing belief that development can be driven internally, not solely through external assistance. “This is a celebration of belief in the vision of Gambians,” he said. “For many years, development was associated with external aid flows.
Today we are affirming something different.”
The President added that the QGroup had helped project Gambian enterprise beyond borders.
“The QGroup has carried our Gambian flag beyond borders,” he said, “proving that our enterprises can compete on the global stage.”
He further stressed his government’s continued commitment to strengthening the private sector, particularly in the digital space.
“My government remains committed to empowering the private sector to expand digital transformation,” President Barrow said.
A symbol of national progress
President Barrow described QGroup House as “a landmark that symbolises confidence, ambition and progress”, adding that it reflects the growing role of local businesses in national development.
He said the inauguration represented a shift in mindset, where Gambian-led initiatives are increasingly driving economic transformation.
Muhammed Jah: “A nation-building symbol”
In his keynote address, QGroup chief executive Muhammed Jah described the building as more than a corporate headquarters, calling it a symbol of national ambition.
“There are rare moments in the life of a nation when what is built becomes more than a structure,” he said. “QGroup House is one of those moments.”
He said the building reflects The Gambia’s readiness to shape its own destiny through innovation and enterprise.
Digital infrastructure push
The inauguration also featured the unveiling of a data centre and QFibre services, which Muhammed Jah said form the backbone of a modern digital economy.
He explained that local data storage and fibre connectivity would improve speed, security and digital independence.
“Together, they create a complete ecosystem where data is hosted locally and accessed instantly,” he said.
Expansion of QGroup
QGroup has expanded into telecommunications, finance, media and real estate, with subsidiaries including QCell, QMoney, QTV and AGIB Bank.
The company says it now employs thousands of people across 13 businesses, making it one of the country’s largest private sector employers.
Shared message of economic direction
Both President Barrow and Muhammed Jah used the occasion to emphasise private sector-led growth and the importance of digital transformation.
While the CEO called for greater local ownership and self-reliance, the President reaffirmed government support for private sector expansion in the digital economy.
Looking ahead
The inauguration of QGroup House is being viewed as a milestone in The Gambia’s evolving economic landscape, symbolising closer collaboration between government and private enterprise in driving innovation, infrastructure and digital growth.
