Bio

Counsel Olimatou Danso-Malang is the Director of Legal Affairs at the Gambia Maritime Administration (GMA) and brings over 12 years of experience in maritime law and legal services. In her role as head of the Legal Department, she is responsible for a wide range of duties, including providing legal advisory services on maritime-related matters, drafting and facilitating the domestication of international maritime conventions in close collaboration with the Maritime Environment and Governance Department and the Ministry of Justice. In addition to her advisory role, Counsel Danso-Malang is instrumental in drafting and vetting GMA’s contracts, ensuring compliance with maritime laws, and representing GMA in both international and local meetings.