The International Open University (IOU) welcomed Mr. Louis Moses Mendy, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), The Gambia, on a courtesy visit to its headquarters on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

The meeting was led by Prof. Makie Taal, Vice Chancellor of IOU, alongside Prof. Dr. Aboubacar A. Senghore and Mr. Seedy Kanyi, members of the IOU Governing Council, and other senior university officials.

Discussions focused on opportunities for collaboration in teacher training, scholarship support, and professional development.

During the engagement, Prof. Taal provided an overview of IOU’s academic programs, explaining their structure, delivery methods, and relevance to teachers and the wider education sector. Discussions also explored how IOU’s programs could support teachers’ professional advancement and contribute to improved educational outcomes in The Gambia.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives on expanding access to higher education and strengthening collaboration in teacher development.

IOU remains committed to engaging with key education stakeholders to advance professional training, strengthen educational capacity, and contribute to the continued development of the education sector in The Gambia.