His Excellency Adama Barrow,
Your Excellency,
I write with profound respect and patriotic conviction to strongly recommend Professor Abdoulaye Saine for appointment as Vice Chancellor of the University of The Gambia.
His Excellency, Professor Saine’s return to The Gambia presents a rare and historic opportunity for our nation. At a time when many highly accomplished Gambian scholars remain abroad, his decision to return home reflects commitment, patriotism, and readiness to serve. The country must harness this invaluable moment.
His Excellency, Professor Saine, is not merely an academic; he is one of the most accomplished Gambian scholars on the global stage. His intellectual footprint spans continents. As a distinguished political scientist now based in the Gambia, has built a reputation grounded in scholarly rigor, expertise in institutional reform, and a commitment to democratic governance. His work on state-building, civil-military relations, and democratic transitions has earned international recognition and respect.
His Excellency, the University of The Gambia, deserves leadership that commands credibility both at home and abroad. Professor Saine possesses the rare combination of academic excellence, administrative insight, and patriotic commitment. He understands the institutional weaknesses that confront African universities and the standards required to compete globally. His exposure to world-class academic systems would be invaluable in modernizing UTG’s governance structure, strengthening research output, and promoting merit-based excellence.
Professor Saine represents intellectual integrity, visionary leadership, and academic discipline. His appointment would send a powerful signal that The Gambia values competence, scholarship, and global competitiveness. Under his stewardship, the University of The Gambia can evolve into a true center of excellence in West Africa, producing not only graduates but thinkers, innovators, and nation-builders.
His Excellency, history often remembers leaders not only for political achievements but for the institutions they strengthen. Appointing Professor Abdoulaye Saine as Vice Chancellor would be a bold and historic step toward elevating our national university to greater heights.
I respectfully urge your esteemed office to give this recommendation serious consideration in the best interest of our nation’s educational future.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest respect and patriotic devotion.
Respectfully,
Alieu Jobe
U.S.A.
