{"id":69715,"date":"2024-12-05T18:53:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T18:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/moherst-appoints-new-governing-councils-for-public-universities"},"modified":"2024-12-05T19:20:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T19:20:48","slug":"moherst-appoints-new-governing-councils-for-public-universities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/moherst-appoints-new-governing-councils-for-public-universities","title":{"rendered":"Moherst Appoints New Governing Councils for Public Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) has officially announced the appointment of new Governing Councils for public universities, effective December 1, 2024.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement, MoHERST highlighted the significance of these appointments, which include councils for the University of The Gambia (UTG), the University of Education Gambia (UEG)\u2014formerly Gambia College\u2014and the Civil Service University (CSU), previously known as the Management Development Institute (MDI).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) is pleased to announce the appointment of new Governing Councils for public universities with effect from 1st December 2024, including the University of The Gambia (UTG), the University of Education Gambia (UEG), formerly Gambia College, and the Civil Service University (CSU) formerly the Management Development Institute (MDI). These appointments mark a significant milestone in the advancement of higher education governance in The Gambia,\u201d MoHERST said.<\/p>\n<p>The newly constituted councils aim to ensure that the universities deliver high-quality education, foster innovation, and produce graduates who are well-prepared to contribute to national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir work will be pivotal in ensuring the universities continue to deliver quality education, foster innovation, and produce graduates equipped to contribute to national development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Governing Councils feature a diverse lineup of distinguished professionals from academia, government, civil society, and the private sector, whose expertise and dedication will play a pivotal role in fulfilling the universities\u2019 missions.<\/p>\n<p>Governing Council Members:<\/p>\n<p>University of The Gambia (UTG):<\/p>\n<p>Professor Mustapha M. Fanneh \u2013 Chairperson<\/p>\n<p>Nahla Tambadou \u2013 Vice Chairperson<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ebrima Sall \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Salama Njie \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Imam Baba Leigh \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Governor, West Coast Region \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Vice Chancellor \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>University Registrar \u2013 Secretary<\/p>\n<p>President, Students\u2019 Union \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>University of Education Gambia (UEG), Formerly Gambia College:<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Alieu Badara Senghore \u2013 Chairperson<\/p>\n<p>Cecilia Baldeh \u2013 Vice Chairperson<\/p>\n<p>Fodeh Baldeh \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Essa Sowe \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Essa Darboe \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Governor, West Coast Region \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Vice Chancellor\/Rector \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>University Registrar \u2013 Secretary<\/p>\n<p>President, Students\u2019 Union \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Civil Service University (CSU), Formerly MDI:<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Burama Jammeh \u2013 Chairperson<\/p>\n<p>Njundu Fatty \u2013 Vice Chairperson<\/p>\n<p>Professor Gibril Faal \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Fr. David J. Jarju \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Antoinette Corr \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Executive Coordinator KM \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Vice Chancellor\/Rector \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>University Registrar \u2013 Secretary<\/p>\n<p>President, Students\u2019 Union \u2013 Member<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, representatives from key government ministries will serve as members of the councils:<\/p>\n<p>Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA)<\/p>\n<p>Solicitor General, Ministry of Justice (MoJ)<\/p>\n<p>Permanent Secretary, MoHERST<\/p>\n<p>Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE)<\/p>\n<p>Permanent Secretary, Public Service Ministry<\/p>\n<p><b>MoHERST emphasized that the leadership of these councils is critical to ensuring the universities meet and exceed global standards in education, research, and community engagement.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe collective expertise and dedication of the appointees will play an instrumental role in achieving our higher education goals. We congratulate all appointees, and thank them for their service,\u201d the Ministry stated, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the councils in their efforts.<\/p>\n<p>This development underscores MoHERST\u2019s mission to strengthen higher education institutions in The Gambia for the benefit of students, educators, and the broader community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (MoHERST) has officially announced the appointment of new Governing Councils for public universities, effective December 1, 2024. 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