President Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh has received the Bishop Michael Moloney CSSP Memorial Award for Excellence in the Development of Gambian Education, according to reports reaching the Daily Observer.

The accolade was awarded to the Gambian leader in recognition of his strong commitment to the development of Gambian education, and more especially his "great vision" in establishing the University of The Gambia and its Medical School.

The award was issued to President Jammeh, in  December, last year, by Fr Joseph A Gough Foundation.