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Momodou
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 Posted - 27 Aug 2007 : 18:36:31
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UTG INAUGURATES LAW DEPARTMENT, POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
By Isatou Bittaye
The University of The Gambia on Wednesday August 22 inaugurated its new law department and postgraduate (MA) programme in history at the Paradise Suites Hotel. In his opening remarks, the deputy vice-chancellor of the University, Mr. Ousman Nyan, said the decision to introduce a degree programme in law at the University was made on the basis of the real needs of the legal profession in this country. Mr. Nyan added that the importance of the law programme goes beyond the needs and demands of the legal profession in this country and to the wider interest and cross-fertilization of ideas and competencies both within the University; that law is a discipline that touches on virtually all aspects of communal and personal life; that the postgraduate programme is an exciting venture which is crucial for our development; that as the university continues to grow from strength to strength attracting more students and staff, both nationally and internationally, it strives toward constantly improving the learning environment and integration of tertiary education in The Gambia. Mr. Nyan said that the university is catered for offering courses in all the major disciplines essential for achieving our vision 2020 goals.
In his statement professor Nicodemus Fru Awasom, Chair of Exams and Education Committee at UTG, said if we do not start postgraduate programmes, the perennial problem of the lack of sufficient teaching staff shall never be addressed. He added that the complaint of lack of competent and qualified lecturers will continue every year and nothing will ever happen.Professor Awasom indicated that the postgraduate programme was started to address the teaching and research needs of the High Education Sector in this country. He noted that they are determined to make the dream of postgraduate studies come true but that they are bogged down by the inability of students to pay fees.The Professor indicated that it is ideal to study The Gambia in the Gambia and not in another country, noting that in this way students can touch and feel the reality of The Gambia instead of imagining it; that the master programme students are scholars who are being trained in both quantitative and qualitative research techniques to enable them explore knowledge in a modern way. The Professor said that they are being trained to emerge as producers of knowledge and not just consumers, noting that they are research oriented scholars; that all stakeholders should support postgraduate studies here in the University of The Gambia as a way of building capacity as a solid support to the university system.
Also speaking at the program, the Chief Justice, Abdoukarim Savage, said that to see Gambians at the bench is always a problem. Chief Justice Savage added that Gambians should come forward to lead their destiny. He added that society has placed serious responsibility to the school and they should reflect the needs and aspirations of the country. Justice Savage said the Attorney General's Chambers should be strengthened; that if it is not strengthened then we are weak and it is only Gambians who can strengthened the Chambers. Justice Savage put a challenge to the pioneers of the law programme, noting that they should not be lawyers who are after money but should help to develop their country, The Gambia. The Chief Justice said Gambians who are worthy of substance and can deliver up to expectation are needed. He urged the law students to continue doing research and contribute to this country.
Mr. Fafa E. M'bai, Senior legal counsel gave a lecture on the topic "Legal Reasoning". The vote of thanks was given by the coordinator of the Law Department, Mrs. Isatou Jallow Sey.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No.99/2007, 24 - 26 August 2007
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mansasulu
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Posted - 28 Aug 2007 : 21:36:36
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| does anyone have information on requirements and fees for the law program? |
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