By Jainaba Sonko
The highest learning institution in The Gambia held its general orientation on September 6, 2017 at the UTG Law school auditorium.
Addressing the students on behalf of the vice chancellor, Professor Francis Sarr welcomed and congratulated the new students.
“You have now joined a community of scholars” professor Sarr said. He reminded the students that their secondary school learning process has come to an end.
He promised that the university administration will invest its time to provide all needs in different forms, he further lamented that the UTG, doesn’t admit students base on geography or ethnicity.
Speaking to students, Dr Ismalia Ceesay a lecturer at the UTG, stressed that there is a gap between senior school education and university education, because the Gambia’s education system doesn’t prepare students for university education. He called on the students to abide by university rules and regulations.
The vice president of UTGSU, Fanta Fofana, told the new students that they belong to different schools but there is one school every student belongs to and that is the school of unionism. She further congratulated the new students and stressed that, out of all applicants just 65% were admitted “I hope that you make good use of this opportunity” Miss. Fofana said.
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