By: Isatou Sarr
Muhammed Jah, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund, announced a donation of D15 million to the Higher Education Tripartite Fund during MOHERST’s inaugural ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Jah called on private sector players and development partners to support initiatives aimed at strengthening tertiary and higher education in The Gambia.
He noted that contributions to the fund would go a long way in providing higher education to students and the opportunity to access quality tertiary education without financial barriers.
“The creation of the THET Fund is a timely and strategic response to the challenges and opportunities of our era. Around the world, nations are rethinking how to align education with the demands of the modern economy. Here in The Gambia, we are taking decisive action not only to reform our systems but to resource them sustainably,” he said.
Mr. Jah also addressed board members, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with their appointments. “Our appointments are an honor and a great responsibility, one that offers us the chance to shape the future of education and capacity building in a lasting way,” he stated.
He added that the Tripartite Fund would provide a clear avenue for investors and well-wishers willing to support education but uncertain where to contribute. “The journey ahead will require collaboration, dedication, and belief—a belief that together, we can build a future where every Gambian, regardless of background, has the opportunity to learn, to create, and to succeed,” he said.
Mr. Jah’s donation came through three of his companies: Qcell donated D5 million to the Tertiary and Higher Education Fund, Quantum net contributed D5 million to the National Research and Innovation Fund, and Agib Bank gave D5 million to the Student Revolving Loan Scheme.