Press Release
Inauguration of the Higher Education Advisory Committee (HEAC)
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology has inaugurated a Higher Education Advisory Committee (HEAC) on Wednesday June 29th 2022 as initiated by the Honourable Minister, Prof. Pierre Gomez. Membership of the Committee has been drawn from diverse backgrounds including academia, policy, research, entrepreneurship, administration, management, public, private, national, and the diaspora.
The main purpose of the HEAC is to enable seasoned Gambian experts who are rich in thought, experience, and character to work in consultation with the Ministry in addressing issues affecting the higher education sector. Thus, the HEAC will support the Ministry on the attainment of its vision which is to develop the critical mass of personnel in relevant fields and sectors; as well as its mission which ensures that higher education (including technical education), research, science, technology, arts, and innovation are developed to support national development objectives.
One of the tasks outlined for the Committee is to assist in mobilising funds for the higher education sector in supporting the Ministry’s transformative agenda of revitalisation of higher education and technical vocational education and training (TVET). It is worth mentioning that out of their selflessness and love for country, the HEAC members have agreed to work pro bono.
Below is the list of the HEAC Members:
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Name |
Professional Title |
Position |
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1. |
Dr. Ebrima Sall |
Executive Director of TrustAfrica, former Executive Secretary of CODESRIA, Former Managing Director of VISACA-Gambia, Senior Research Fellow and Programme Coordinator at the Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala, Sweden (2001-2004)
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Chairperson |
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2. |
Mrs. Ann Therese Ndong Jatta |
Educationist, Former Director of UNESCO Multi-sectoral Regional Office for Eastern Africa
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Vice Chairperson |
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3. |
Dr. Aminata Sillah Kebbeh
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Educationist, International Development Analyst, Entrepreneur, Assistant Professor at University of Towson, USA
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Rapporteur
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6. |
Permanent Secretary, MoBSE |
Member
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7. |
Dr. Ebrima Ceesay |
Senior Researcher, University of Birmingham, UK
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Member |
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8. |
Dr. Tijan M. Sallah |
Retired World Bank Sector Manager, Economist, Poet, Writer
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Member |
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9. |
Prof. Gibril Faal |
Multi-disciplinary Business and Development Executive, Visiting Professor in Practice, London School of Economist (LSE), UK
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Member |
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10. |
Prof. Michael Banutu Gomez |
Professor of Management, Rowan University, New Jersey, USA
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Member |
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11. |
Dr. Haddy Njie |
Assistant Professor in International Studies, North Carolina State University, USA
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Member |
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12. |
Dr. Assan Sarr |
Associate Professor of History, Director of Graduate Studies, and an affiliate Member of the Ohio University Graduate Council
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Member |
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13. |
Prof. Momodou Sallah |
Director, Centre for Academic Innovation, Professor of Teaching and Learning, De Montfort University, UK
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Member |
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14. |
Pa Samba Baldeh |
Head of National Office, West Africa Examinations Council, Banjul
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Member |
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16. |
Mrs. Juka Jabang |
Educationist, Gender Advocate, Poet, Consultant, Retired Director Generalof MDI, former Advisor to the Executive Director of African Development Bank
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Member |
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17. |
Dr. Siga Jagne |
Educationist, Feminist Scholar, Administrator, Consultant, ECOWAS Commissioner for Social Welfare and Gender
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Member |
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18. |
Dr Burama Jammeh |
Curriculum Specialist
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Member |
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19. |
Baba Sillah |
Writer, Educationist
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Member |
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20. |
Prof. Assan Jaye |
Professor of Global Health Education and Researcher Leadership, Head of Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
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Member |
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21. |
Dr. Katim Seringe Touray
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International Development Consultant
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Member |
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22. |
Agi Sally Sagnia |
Corporate Officer (Membership) Kerr Jula (Gambia Chamber of Commerce & Industry)
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Member |
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23. |
Alagie Jarjue
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Executive Director, Gambia National Youth Council |
Member |
Below is the list of Senior Management of the Ministry who will provide technical assistance to the Committee:
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1. |
Kumba Jammeh |
Principal Research Officer, Directorate of Research
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Secretary |
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2.
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Mod Secka |
Permanent Secretary |
Member |
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3. |
Madi O. Jatta |
Deputy Permanent Secretary |
Member |
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4. |
Dr. Yusupha Touray |
Deputy Permanent Secretary |
Member |
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5. |
Mucktarr M.Y Darboe |
Director, Science Technology & Innovation |
Member |
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6. |
Anthony G. Mendy |
Director, Tertiary & Higher Education |
Member |
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7. |
James Gomez |
Director, Research |
Member |
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8. |
Lamin Ceesay |
Director, Planning, Budgeting and Policy Analyst |
Member |
