The donation was made to encourage and instill the culture of reading among students and to help both institutions in their various rsearch works.
Presenting the items, Aubee who has been donating books for years now, especially to the agricultural sector, expressed delight to be back and also to make a donation of books to both NARI and UTG.
He expressed opmtism that the books would benefit many people as possible. “I’m honored to be here at the University of The Gambia to participate in a very simple donation of books, magazines, journals and also publications to UTG and NARI in a single ceremony.”
Receiving the books, Dr. Demba N.A. Trawally, deputy director of NARI, expressed gratitude to receive the donation, further assuring that the books would be put into good use.
“This will benefit NARI, the Gambia College and UTG students who go to NARI for research works and internships”.
Prof. Herbert Robinson, Vice Chancellor of UTG, said books are the most important resources for any learning institution, while expressing gratitude for the support.
“It is true that UTG has a state-of-art library and I believe is one of the best in the sub-region if not the best. And it is fitting that you are adding to that collection of books that we already have.”
The e-resources, he added, would be very valuable in view of the fact that the third floor of the UTG Faraba campus library is dedicated to e-learning materials.
