The University of The Gambia Faculty of Law Alumni Association

06/10/2023

We have a reason to celebrate (Brigadier General Ousman Gomez)

We have a reason to celebrate one of the alumni from the Faculty of Law at The University of The Gambia, Brigadier General Ousman Gomez, for his recent appointment as the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF).
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations on your well-deserved promotion! Your unwavering commitment, dedication, and exceptional skills have undoubtedly led to this remarkable achievement.
It is truly inspiring to witness the success of our alumni, especially in such significant positions within the military. Your appointment as the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff not only reflects your personal accomplishments, but also highlights the excellence of our alma mater.
Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and I have no doubt that you will continue to excel in your new role. Your leadership, expertise, and professionalism will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and success of the Gambia Armed Forces.
Once again, congratulations on this remarkable milestone. We are immensely proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in all your future endeavours.

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA FACULTY OF LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION is a non-profit Alumni Association, established to be of service to the Faculty of Law, The University of The Gambia achieve its mission by assisting with strengthening alumni ties.

14/10/2022

WAILA to train Gambia’s community paralegals

The Gambia Faculty of Law Alumni Association (UTG-FLAA) and The West African Institute for Legal Aid (WAILA) is set to conduct two days of intensive training for Community-Based Paralegals. The training which will be held from 15-16 October at the UTG Conference Hall aims at building just societies, sustainability of legal aid and legal empowerment in The Gambia.
According to the organisers, the major objective of this project is to increase the coverage and sustainability of legal aid services through legal empowerment and Community-Based Paralegal programs as powerful tools of justice delivery and ensuring access to justice for all in The Gambia.
The West African Institute for Legal Aid (WAILA) was established in 2013 by a group of young lawyers in The Gambia, who are committed to achieving access to justice and Human Rights.
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17/04/2022

THE SECOND GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA FACULTY OF LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (UTG-FLAA), HELD FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022, AT 2: 30PM, AT THE CONFERENCE HALL OF THE PEACE-BUILDING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA.

II. MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
1. DR. HABIBATOU DRAMMEH, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS & AND ALUMNI-UTG
2. MBEN FAAL- ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER
3. THOMAS FUAD TOURAY: - PRESIDENT
4. FATOU BINTOU SALLAH: VICE- PRESIDENT
5. JUSTICE I.O NWABUIKE: SECRETARY GENERAL
6. MARY MAM DEGEN FYE: COMMUNICATION OFFICER
7. ABDOU A. MANNEH: LEGAL & TECHNICAL ADVISER

AGENDA ITEM #3: ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION
Members present adopted the constitution of the University of The Gambia Faculty of Law Alumni Association, 2022, on Friday 25 March 2022 by appending their signatures and ordained that the Constitution shall be their guiding tool for the day-to-day operations of the Association.

17/04/2022

THE FIRST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA FACULTY OF LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (UTG-FLAA), HELD FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022, AT 2: 30PM, AT THE FACULTY OF LAW, THE UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA.

I. MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
1 PROF. OLAOLU STEPHEN OPADERE
2 THOMAS FUAD TOURAY
3 FATOU BINTOU SALLAH
4 JUSTICE I.O NWABUIKE
5 MICCHELLE MENDY
6 MARY MAM DEGON FYE
7 MUSTAPHA KAH
8 MARCEL THOMASI

AGENDA ITEM #4: SELECTION OF AN INTERIM EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Members present agreed that in order to further the aims and objectives of the association, there should be an interim executive council to lay a strong foundation for the association: Thus, the following members were selected to serve as an interim Executive council to The University of The Gambia Faculty of Law Alumni Association.

1 THOMAS FUAD TOURAY: -PRESIDENT
2 FATOU BINTOU SALLAH: VICE- PRESIDENT
3 JUSTICE I.O NWABUIKE: SECRETARY GENERAL
4 MICCHELLE MENDY: FINANCE MANAGER
5 MARY MAM DEGON FYE: COMMUNICATION OFFICER
6 MUSTAPHA KAH : PROGRAM MANAGER
7 ABDOU A. MANNEH: LEGAL & TECHNICAL ADVISER
8 MARCEL THOMASI: AUDITOR

11/03/2022

(1) Membership of the Association is open to any person who has been awarded a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Master of Laws (LLM), Ph.D. in Law degree or an honorary degree, from The University of The Gambia Faculty of Law and once they are subscribed they shall be considered as regular members of the Association.

11/03/2022

Aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of the Association are to –

(a) foster the lifelong bonds between the University of The Gambia Faculty of Law and its Alumni as well as dedicate efforts to involve alumni in the activities of the Faculty of Law.

(b) advance interest and promote the welfare of the University of The Gambia Faculty of Law and its alumni;

(c) foster and strengthen unity amongst members of the Association;

(d) to develop positive relationship, show respect and understanding to all members of the Association;

(e) pull our resources together, to provide moral, social and economic support for members of the Association and the University of The Gambia Faculty of Law;

(f) encourage, pursue and engage others in the provision of philanthropic activities in The University of The Gambia Faculty of Law;

(g) facilitate co-operation and togetherness amongst members of the Association, to resolve our issues and differences in order to achieve a cohesive union;

(h) provide opportunities for networking and appropriate avenues for professional development;

(i) meet, deliberate and formulate plans and measures deemed appropriate to advance the betterment and progress of the members of the Association and the University of The Gambia Faculty of Law;

(j) organised activities to promote the bonding between The University of The Gambia Faculty of Law and its alumni;

(k) raise funds for the activities of the Association;

(l) accept grants, donations and legacies of all kinds; and

(m) engage in other activities that are conducive to the furtherance of the objectives of the Association.

11/03/2022

Our mission is to champion a life-long relationship between the University of The Gambia Faculty of Law and its alumni.

11/03/2022

We, the Alumni of the University of The Gambia Faculty of Law have a common purpose, objectives and aspiration.

We have a strong believe that by coming together we shall be affording better means of fostering, maintaining and supporting a mutually beneficial relationship between alumni and The University of The Gambia Faculty of Law.

22/02/2022

Legal Aid in The Gambia - IHRDA
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22/02/2022

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