The Gambian government has inaugurated three new boards to finance higher education, a move officials described as a landmark step for the nation. The newly launched entities are the Student Revolving Loan Scheme, the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust Fund, and the National Research and Innovation Fund.
Professor Pere Gomez, the Minister of Higher Education, officially inaugurated the boards during a ceremony at the MoHERST Conference Hall in Kanifing. He characterized the initiative as a cornerstone for ensuring no student is excluded by financial hardship and for making universities centers of innovation. Dr. Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou, Executive Director of the THET Fund, stated the fund would drive digital transformation and had a plan to become operational within ninety days.
Dr. Ernest Abubee, Chairperson of the Student Revolving Loan Scheme, pledged his board's dedicated work and highlighted the program's role in helping young Gambians access education. He also called for support from the private sector and development partners. Sir Farimang Saho was nominated to represent the private sector on the coordinating board, underscoring the government's focus on sustainable education pathways and private sector involvement.
Professor Pere Gomez, the Minister of Higher Education, officially inaugurated the boards during a ceremony at the MoHERST Conference Hall in Kanifing. He characterized the initiative as a cornerstone for ensuring no student is excluded by financial hardship and for making universities centers of innovation. Dr. Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou, Executive Director of the THET Fund, stated the fund would drive digital transformation and had a plan to become operational within ninety days.
Dr. Ernest Abubee, Chairperson of the Student Revolving Loan Scheme, pledged his board's dedicated work and highlighted the program's role in helping young Gambians access education. He also called for support from the private sector and development partners. Sir Farimang Saho was nominated to represent the private sector on the coordinating board, underscoring the government's focus on sustainable education pathways and private sector involvement.
