{"id":82252,"date":"2025-07-17T13:50:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T13:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/president-barrow-inspects-2-million-laboratory-equipment"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:47:38","slug":"president-barrow-inspects-2-million-laboratory-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/president-barrow-inspects-2-million-laboratory-equipment","title":{"rendered":"President Barrow Inspects $2 Million Laboratory Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>President Adama Barrow on Monday, 15 July 2025, conducted an inspection of laboratory equipment valued at over $2 million, aimed at enhancing science and technical education in The Gambia.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The consignment, funded by the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development, forms part of a broader $16 million education support package to upgrade and expand 39 senior secondary and upper basic schools nationwide. The initiative is being implemented through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE).<\/p>\n<p>The new laboratory supplies include state-of-the-art equipment for physics, chemistry, biology, home science, woodwork, metalwork, and technical drawing. The direct beneficiaries are 26 senior secondary schools and 3 basic cycle schools across the country.<\/p>\n<p>During the inspection, President Barrow reiterated his administration\u2019s commitment to broadening access to quality and relevant education throughout the country. He also praised the partnership with the Kuwaiti Fund, highlighting its importance in advancing The Gambia\u2019s educational development.<\/p>\n<p>Accompanying the president was Habibatou Drammeh, Minister of Basic and Secondary Education, who emphasized the critical role of this support in addressing long-standing gaps in technical education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a clear demonstration of the government\u2019s commitment to strengthening technical education in the country,\u201d Minister Drammeh said. She added that the goal is to ensure students receive both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in their schools.<\/p>\n<p>The minister acknowledged the challenges faced in delivering technical education and expressed gratitude for the invaluable support. The equipment will be distributed to the targeted schools across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dThe Kuwaiti Fund support marks a milestone in The Gambia\u2019s efforts to transform its education sector and prepare its youth for a competitive future driven by science, innovation, and skills development,\u201d the ministry stated.<\/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. President Adama Barrow on Monday, 15 July 2025, conducted an inspection of laboratory equipment valued at over $2 million, aimed at enhancing science and technical education in The Gambia. 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