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 Posted - 06 Mar 2008 : 16:10:02
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NUGS Begins 2nd Annual Congress
By Gibairu Janneh and Isatou Bittaye
The National Union of Gambian Students (NUGS) has on Friday begun its second annual congress at the friendship hotel in Bakau. The congress which brought together over two hundred students from the tertiary institutions is designed to engage students in discussing issues pertaining to student welfare and to look for new ways forward to achieving common objectives for the Gambia students.
Addressing the delegates, honourable Borry Colley who represented the Vice President underscored the importance of student unionism describing it as a special institution that always complement government’s efforts in up grading the welfare of students. Honourable Colley said students have a right in society and the Gambia being a democratic state has recognised those rights. He said students are the future leaders of tomorrow and as such they must peacefully settle their misunderstandings and prepare themselves for the challenges that lie ahead, noting that it has always been the ambition of the government to empower the Gambia students so as to enable them take charge of national responsibilities in the future. He advised them to be disciplined and always stay united. He however said that students must always refrain from being misused by what he called unpatriotic Gambians for the achievement of their personal interests.
For his part the secretary of state for higher education, research, science and technology, Mr. Abdoulie Sallah said the congress is not only a constitutional demand but it is unique in that it creates a forum for exchange of ideas, views, co-operation and also provide common solutions to problems. He said the President of the Gambia has already opened the doors of opportunities for the students by making education his priority and students should take advantage of this to enrich themselves with diverse knowledge and skills. He called on the students to be disciplined, stay united, always work for peace and progress and always consult their leaders for advice since they are the future leaders of tomorrow. He said his department is always open to students. He also encouraged them to do more research to gain scientific knowledge that is necessary for modern development.
The congress will among other things review amendments where necessary so as to adopt it to changing practical realities. The opening session was graced by several dignitaries, including National Assembly members and senior government officials and was chaired by Mr. Ousman Badjie the President of the University of The Gambia Students Union.
Source:Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 27/2008, 5 – 6 March 2008
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