Ministry of Basic Education has Provided $2 Million Worth of Science and Technical Equipment to 29 Schools
Minister Dr. Habibatou Drammeh distributed $2 million in laboratory supplies to 29 Gambian schools on August 1, 2025, to boost STEM education, supported by a Kuwaiti partnership and plans for regional labs, emphasizing practical learning and teacher training.
Minister Gomez Presents Ambitious Vocational Training Plans
The Gambia’s Higher Education Minister, Professor Pierre Gomez, highlighted the role of vocational and technical education in addressing Africa’s skills gap at China’s 2024 World Education Conference, advocating for reforms like a higher education trust fund, student loans, and public-private partnerships to align education with workforce needs and drive economic transformation.
