Habibatou Drammeh
GambiapoliticianFemale8.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Habibatou Drammeh is the Minister for Basic and Secondary Education in The Gambia, known for her advocacy for women's empowerment and education. At a recent International Women’s Day event, she highlighted the significant contributions of Gambian women across various sectors, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to support gender equality and sustainable development.
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Dr. Habibatou Drammeh has called on schools across The Gambia to cut back on non-essential activities that take teachers and students away from the classroom.
Basic Edu Minister urges schools to protect learning timeGambia· 2026-09-22Dr Habibatou Drammeh released the results of the GABECE, highlighting the significant milestone achieved in pass rates.
GABECE 2026: Girls outshine boys as MoBSE records best pass rate since 2021Gambia· 2026-09-21Dr Habibatou Drammeh, Minister for Basic and Secondary Education, expressed gratitude to Caritas-Gambia’s board of governors and commended the organisation’s continued support for Gambian education.
Caritas-Gambia donates 700 bicycles to MoBSE to boost student mobilityGambia· 2026-02-23
Habibatou Drammeh, Minister for Basic and Secondary Education, expressed delight with the initiative and to be associated with the event.
QGroup Foundation presents scholarships to 20 studentsGambia· 2026-02-11
Habibatou Drammeh, Minister for Basic and Secondary Education, acknowledged her Ministry’s role in the review process.
VP Jallow presides over stakeholder Climate Resilient Joint sector reviewGambia· 2026-01-28
Dr Habibatou Drammeh is the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education in Gambia.
Le paiement des frais de scolarité en devises étrangères suscite un débat à l’Assemblée NationaleGambia· 2025-09-25
Honourable Dr. Habibatou Drammeh, minister for Basic and Secondary Education and Board Chairperson of the Gambia National Commission for UNESCO, was a key speaker at the opening.
Gambia, partners move to strengthen capacity for achieving SDG 6Gambia· 2025-08-12
Minister Habibatou Drammeh described the day as a milestone in the history of the education sector.
Basic Edu Ministry hands over $2M science and technical equipment to 29 schoolsGambia· 2025-08-07
Habibatou Drammeh commended Ecobank for its foresight regarding the School Ecosystem CVP.
Ecobank Gambia Launches School Ecosystem CVP to Transform EducationGambia· 2025-07-03
Hon. Habibatou Drammeh, minister for Basic and Secondary Education, praised women for their roles, recognising their strength and determination.
GAF, others mark Int’l Women’s DayGambia· 2025-03-13