{"id":86730,"date":"2025-09-25T16:17:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/dr-samba-bah-appointed-executive-director-of-loan-scheme"},"modified":"2025-09-25T16:48:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:48:27","slug":"dr-samba-bah-appointed-executive-director-of-loan-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/dr-samba-bah-appointed-executive-director-of-loan-scheme","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Samba Bah Appointed Executive Director of Loan Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology has announced the appointment of Dr. Samba Bah as the new Executive Director of the Student Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS), effective November 1, 2025.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bah, a distinguished scholar-practitioner holding a PhD in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Ohio University, USA, brings a wealth of experience in higher education leadership, administration, and finance. His expertise positions him to advance the strategic goals of this critical national programme.<\/p>\n<p>According to the ministry, Dr. Bah\u2019s doctoral research examined cost-sharing models in public higher education, featuring a phenomenological study of graduates from the University of The Gambia. His professional record spans significant leadership roles in both The Gambia and the United States, including serving as Speaker of the National Youth Parliament of The Gambia.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his new appointment, Dr. Bah expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the Office of the President and the Ministry of Higher Education. \u201cI am committed to working diligently with all stakeholders to ensure the effective operationalization of the Student Revolving Loan Scheme Act, 2025,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Professor Pierre Gomez, Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, welcomed the appointment, noting Dr. Bah\u2019s ability to strengthen the scheme\u2019s impact and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis profound understanding of the financial challenges facing students, combined with his extensive experience in strategic management and stakeholder engagement, makes him the ideal person to steer this vital national programme,\u201d the minister stated.<\/p>\n<p>Launched to enhance access to tertiary education, the Student Revolving Loan Scheme provides essential financial support to deserving Gambian students. Under Dr. Bah\u2019s leadership, the ministry anticipates strengthened programme delivery that will contribute significantly to equitable higher education access and the development of the nation\u2019s human capital.<\/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 has announced the appointment of Dr. Samba Bah as the new Executive Director of the Student Revolving Loan Scheme (SRLS), effective November 1, 2025. 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