Formed in the 1970s and revived in 2009 under the leadership of Mr. Omar J. Ndure, the primary objective of GATE is to complement Government’s efforts in improving the Teaching and learning of English language and Literature in Gambian Schools.
The Third AGM funded mainly by The Gambia Teachers’ Union (GTU and Education for All Network (EFANET), was graced by members of the Association, incoming and outgoing executive.
Held at the Regional Education Directorate-1 Hall, Kanifing, The third AGM of the association served as an important platform for the members to review the activities and financial performance of the Association during the period under review and map out a way forward.
Mr. Omar J. Ndure, the outgoing Chairperson of GATE and the only remaining active founding member of the association since its creation in the 1970s gave a brief historical account of the Association.
He noted that, in the mid 1970s a group of like-minded English language Teachers who were responsible for the marking of the English language Paper (2) Common Entrance Examination scripts came together to form the Association of Teachers of English, making it the oldest Subject Teachersโ Association in The Gambia.
While thanking MoBSE, GTU, EFANET, and the Membership of the Association for the support and collaboration availed to him and his executive throughout their tenure in office, he challenged the new executive and membership to build on the gains and make GATE a more vibrant Association.
Among the key achievements of the Omar J. Ndure- led administration include:
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ป๐ด๐น๐ถ๐๐ต ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ ๐๐น๐๐ฏ๐:
The Association Coordinated the implementation of the Early Grade Reading Jolly Phonics program.
The Association has supported students to establish English language Clubs in schools to boost their performance in English language.
๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐:
The Association conducted series of English language Clinics across the country for English language Teachers in UBS and SSS to strengthen their capacity on English language teaching techniques and discuss recommendations of the WAEC/WASSCE Chief Examiner’s report to improve students’ performance.
๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
The Ndure-led administration also established international collaboration with Associations of Teachers of English in Senegal (ATES).
The Association has also inked collaboration with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to support the implementation of literacy programs.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต & ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐:
The Association also conducted a research on the poor performance of students in English language and submitted the findings to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education with recommendations aimed at improving the performance of students.
The 2025 GATE AGM was a significant event for the Association , marking the end of Mr. Omar J. Ndure’s Chairmanship and the ushering of a new leadership.
The congress witnessed the election of
1. Ajaratou Rohie Sillah -Chairperson.
2.Sainey Gibba- Vice Chairperson.
3. Muntou Mboob- Secretary General.
4. Gida Kahn- Asst. Secretary General.
5. Jainaba Jabang- Treasurer.
6. Saffie Nyassi-Auditor General.
7. Suntukung Ceesay – Organising Sect.
8. Mustapha Bah as PRO/ Communications Officer.
Meanwhile, the following Regional Representatives were elected to support the National Executive.
1. Binta Jarjou Region-1.
2.Mam Sonna Bojang Region-2 West.
3.Pa Ansu Camara Region-2 East.
4. Mustapha Jobe Region-3.
5.Kebba Bah Region-5 South.
6. Baasin Jobe Region-5 North.
7. Madijang Yaffa Region-6.
8. Region-4 will be elected later as their delegates did not turn up.
Communications Unit, MoBSE.
