AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEducation Funding Push: The Gambia plans a study tour of Nigeria’s TETFund after setting up its own THET Fund, with MoHERST Minister Prof. Pierre Gomez meeting TETFund leadership in Abuja to seek cooperation on tertiary financing, research and capacity building. Aviation Safety Cooperation: BAGAIA strengthened regional aircraft accident investigation capacity after a board meeting in Abuja, bringing together civil aviation authorities and member-state delegates to improve governance and effectiveness. Tech and Skills Partnership: NASENI and The Gambia agreed to develop an MoU to deepen cooperation in technology development, TVET, research, innovation, skills and technology commercialisation following a high-level learning visit by Prof. Pierre Gomez. Local Food Security Drive: Kanifing Municipal Council launched a circular agriculture facility linking production, composting and cold storage to cut post-harvest losses and create jobs for women. Flood Resilience Support: The World Bank handed over waste-collection equipment worth about 30 million dalasis to KMC and Brikama Area Council under WACA ResIP II to reduce flooding risks along the Kotu Stream. Governance and Rights: The Gambia Teachers Union demanded MoBSE review mass transfers and a headteacher demotion at Buduck School, after teachers said the action followed a cancelled guest invitation tied to a local opposition figure. Judiciary Debate: The Gambia Law Society backed Chief Justice Idrissa MO Faal’s appointment, arguing constitutional qualification differs from the Bar Association’s position. Political Party Update: GDC appointed Sheikhna Faal as its new national spokesperson to restore disciplined communications ahead of the next election cycle.
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