The university of The Gambia last Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding with the SoS Kinderdorf International Regional Office North West Africa for the hosting of a Diploma Programme in social work in the university of The Gambia.

The objective of the social work programme is to provide the needed training for the growing demand for social work professionals in the country and the sub-region as well as upgrading the delivery capacity of those already rendering social work services without basic knowledge of the social work profession.

The objective of the social work programme is to provide the needed training for the growing demand for social work professionals in the country and the sub-region as well as upgrading the delivery capacity of those already rendering social work services without basic knowledge of the social work profession.

The objective of the social work programme is to provide the needed training for the growing demand for social work professionals in the country and the sub-region as well as upgrading the delivery capacity of those already rendering social work services without basic knowledge of the social work profession.

Speaking at the signing ceremony at his office, the vice chancellor of the UTG professor Andreas Steigen revealed that he was fascinated by the initiative. He said that the UTG is a potential home for the social work programme owing to the dynamism of the UTG.  He affirmed that they at the university have learnt how to welcome and accommodate the need of the general public hence the hosting of the programme. He revealed that the UTG has changed as a result of new instruments such as the Access Programme and the Bridging Programme.

Speaking at the signing ceremony at his office, the vice chancellor of the UTG professor Andreas Steigen revealed that he was fascinated by the initiative. He said that the UTG is a potential home for the social work programme owing to the dynamism of the UTG.  He affirmed that they at the university have learnt how to welcome and accommodate the need of the general public hence the hosting of the programme. He revealed that the UTG has changed as a result of new instruments such as the Access Programme and the Bridging Programme.

Speaking at the signing ceremony at his office, the vice chancellor of the UTG professor Andreas Steigen revealed that he was fascinated by the initiative. He said that the UTG is a potential home for the social work programme owing to the dynamism of the UTG.  He affirmed that they at the university have learnt how to welcome and accommodate the need of the general public hence the hosting of the programme. He revealed that the UTG has changed as a result of new instruments such as the Access Programme and the Bridging Programme.

He called for a close collaboration with the Department of State for Education and the SoS Kinderdorf International for the upliftment of the Gambian society.

Dr Saidou Jallow, permanent secretary, Department of State for Higher Education, said that the hosting of the social work programme is a demonstration of the University's development purpose.  He revealed that the UTG is meant to address the challenges facing society and noted that the programme would no doubt be very useful to social workers.  He urged the UTG to take their time so as to further develop the programme to Bachelors and Masters levels.  He used the occasion to revealed the hosting of a Masters degree in Nursing at the UTG as soon as possible.

Dr Saidou Jallow, permanent secretary, Department of State for Higher Education, said that the hosting of the social work programme is a demonstration of the University's development purpose.  He revealed that the UTG is meant to address the challenges facing society and noted that the programme would no doubt be very useful to social workers.  He urged the UTG to take their time so as to further develop the programme to Bachelors and Masters levels.  He used the occasion to revealed the hosting of a Masters degree in Nursing at the UTG as soon as possible.

Dr Saidou Jallow, permanent secretary, Department of State for Higher Education, said that the hosting of the social work programme is a demonstration of the University's development purpose.  He revealed that the UTG is meant to address the challenges facing society and noted that the programme would no doubt be very useful to social workers.  He urged the UTG to take their time so as to further develop the programme to Bachelors and Masters levels.  He used the occasion to revealed the hosting of a Masters degree in Nursing at the UTG as soon as possible.

For his part, Mr Josel Kittl, director, SoS Kinderdorf International Regional Office North-West Africa, described the implementation of the programme as a milestone and urged the Department of State for Social Welfare and the UTG to work together with them in partnership so as to help develop Gambian society.  He noted that the programme is a significant one that needs to be sustained and said that he was proud to be associated with the programme.

For his part, Mr Josel Kittl, director, SoS Kinderdorf International Regional Office North-West Africa, described the implementation of the programme as a milestone and urged the Department of State for Social Welfare and the UTG to work together with them in partnership so as to help develop Gambian society.  He noted that the programme is a significant one that needs to be sustained and said that he was proud to be associated with the programme.

For his part, Mr Josel Kittl, director, SoS Kinderdorf International Regional Office North-West Africa, described the implementation of the programme as a milestone and urged the Department of State for Social Welfare and the UTG to work together with them in partnership so as to help develop Gambian society.  He noted that the programme is a significant one that needs to be sustained and said that he was proud to be associated with the programme.

The director, Social Welfare, Fanta Bai Secka, revealed that she had long nurtured the idea of the implementation of the programme.  She said the programme is a very challenging one that requires tactfulness, "you have to be tactful, and sociable to be able to execute the job".  She promised to render her continued support to the programme.

The director, Social Welfare, Fanta Bai Secka, revealed that she had long nurtured the idea of the implementation of the programme.  She said the programme is a very challenging one that requires tactfulness, "you have to be tactful, and sociable to be able to execute the job".  She promised to render her continued support to the programme.

The director, Social Welfare, Fanta Bai Secka, revealed that she had long nurtured the idea of the implementation of the programme.  She said the programme is a very challenging one that requires tactfulness, "you have to be tactful, and sociable to be able to execute the job".  She promised to render her continued support to the programme.

Other speakers included the Head of the Social Sciences at the UTG, Dr Senghore.  The registrar of the UTG, Lamin Sam Jaiteh, gave the vote of thanks.

Other speakers included the Head of the Social Sciences at the UTG, Dr Senghore.  The registrar of the UTG, Lamin Sam Jaiteh, gave the vote of thanks.

Other speakers included the Head of the Social Sciences at the UTG, Dr Senghore.  The registrar of the UTG, Lamin Sam Jaiteh, gave the vote of thanks.