I.M. Garba Jahumpa

Ibrahima Momodou Garba-Jahumpa was a leading Gambian politician, educationist, and trade union pioneer who played an influential role in the country's transition to self-government and national sovereignty.

Born in Bathurst (now Banjul), Garba-Jahumpa founded the Gambia Muslim Congress in 1952, creating a powerful political vehicle for urban and Muslim communities. He also served as the first leader of the Bathurst Young Muslim Society and co-founded the Gambia Labour Union.

Following independence under Sir Dawda Jawara, Garba-Jahumpa served as Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Health, and Minister of Finance and Trade, helping to lay the foundations of Gambia's post-colonial civil service and public health system.