13/02/2026
Minister of Basic and Secondary Education Leads Courtesy Visit with Senior Officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports
On Thursday, 12 February 2026, the Minister of Basic and Secondary Education of the Republic of The Gambia, Honourable Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sport of The Gambia and the Deputy Director of TIBU Africa, paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Rabat.
The visit formed part of an institutional mission to Casablanca, undertaken at the invitation of TIBU Africa, aimed at gaining deeper insight into the organization’s education-through-sport model. This approach promotes inclusive education pathways and supports the social integration of children and youth, including those in Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) situations.
During the meeting, the Honourable Minister and her delegation briefed the Mission on the objectives of the visit and engaged in constructive exchanges on prospective areas of cooperation. Discussions underscored the importance of strengthened coordination among relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and impactful outcomes.
In receiving the delegation, the Deputy Head of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires reaffirmed the Embassy’s readiness to support the mission through its coordination and facilitation mandate.
The Chargé d’Affaires further noted the series of high-level official visits by Gambian authorities to the Kingdom of Morocco over the past year, reflecting the depth and consolidation of bilateral relations between Banjul and Rabat. He expressed optimism that the Honourable Minister’s engagement with TIBU Africa would yield tangible results aligned with existing partnerships.
