Insight
Training Centre on Saturday held it 16th graduation ceremony at its annex in
Sinchu Alagie alongside the launching of the solar system sponsored by the PUM
Netherlands.
The
ceremony also witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for the
multi-purpose hall, offices and classrooms, as success stories after 18 years
of existence.
The
graduates included one hundred and twenty-five students that have completed a
diploma in the diverse fields such as human resources, management, electrical
installation, architectural draftsmanship, construction and journalism.
Speaking
at the ceremony, the principal of Insight Training Centre, Ismaila Ceesay, said
as they are celebrating their sixteen graduation ceremony, it was indeed
remarkable in the history of Insight Training Centre for registering such
achievements, which they are known for.
“Hundred
and twenty-five students graduated from different fields and therefore take the
opportunity to congratulate them all for successful completion of their courses
and implored them to be good ambassadors where ever they might find
themselves,” he said.
Insight
as a training provider was established in August 1999 and managed by Gambians.
Insight
Training Centre is geared towards providing quality, affordable and relevant
and easy accessible skills training to everyone, especially the youth.
He
said Insight could boast of having the most of its graduates either in private
or public sector, whilst some are employed and self-employed in skills like
electrical, construction, architectural draftsmanship and plumbing.
Dr
Cherno Omar Barry, guest speaker on the occasion, said graduation is a time
when many contemplate their future and purpose and could be a time of great
excitement and worry.
He
urged them to always be optimistic, adding that opportunities are open to
people who are skillful and Insight Training Centre has been trailblazers in
terms of skills and vocational education.
Their
skills and entrepreneurship should be embraced and taken seriously for the
country’s development.
Alieu
Dibba, board chairman of Insight Training Centre, said without
industrialization there would be no meaningful development.
“We
need to improve on innovation in order to build strong nations,” he said.
The
school administration awarded prizes to the best female and male students.
The
prize for the female student was awarded to Halimatou Ceesay, a reporter and
columnist on women issues at The Point Newspaper and the best journalism
student.
Ousman
Dumbuya received the prize for the best male student.
