Pic : International Open University (IOU) Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Makie Taal, is currently attending the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in The Gambia.

The United Nations and the Government of The Gambia marked the world body’s 80th anniversary on 12 November, 2025, with a high-level ceremony that reaffirmed the commitment to multilateral cooperation, sustainable development, and global peace under the theme “Building Our Future Together.”

Held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba International Convention Center in Bijilo, the event drew Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow, UN Resident Coordinator Karl-Frederick Paul, senior ministers, diplomats, civil society leaders, private sector representatives, and heads of UN agencies.