𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 (𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗘) 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗚𝗠, 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

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 Teachers’ 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:

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀:

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.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀:

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.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

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.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

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.