University of The Gambia Debate Association(UTGDA)

The 14th Executive Council of UTGDA visited the EU Delegation in Fajara to showcase our work and explore potential collaborations to support our programs and student engagement. #UTGDA #StudentEmpowerment #Partnerships

UTGDA: Eid al-Fitr Mubarak 🌙 The 14th Executive Council extends warm wishes to the Muslim community and the public. As Ramadan ends, may the values of patience, compassion, and faith continue to guide us. Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and blessed Eid. ✨ #EidMubarak

UTGDA will soon organize a Pad Drive on campus to commemorate the International Day of Action for Women’s Health.The initiative aims to raise awareness on menstrual health and encourage the donation of sanitary pads to support students.

UTGDA VCNC 2026 Update: The elimination round is complete! Huge thanks to all schools for their dedication and stellar performances. To those below the red line keep honing your skills & come back stronger next year! #UTGDA #VCNC2026 #DebateExcellence

UTGDA VCNC 2025/26 – High School Round 4 (Elimination) is on. Debaters go head-to-head; only the best advance to the Round of 16. In speaking, you shall be heard.

The 14th UTGDA Executive Council congratulates President Algasim Bah & VP Jainaba Jamigeh for serving in the Prep Committee for the 3rd National Dialogue 2026! Their work with gov, CSOs & youth created a platform for solutions & empowering conversations. #UTGDA #NationBuilding

University of The Gambia Debate Association | VCNC’26 – Day 10 (NBR) Intensive debate trainings held ahead of competitive rounds, sharpening argumentation, rebuttals & teamwork in the British Parliamentary format.

UTGDA | COURTESY VISIT UTGDA leadership paid a courtesy visit to H.E. President Adama Barrow at his Mankanang Kunda residence, discussing the Association’s mandate, VCNC initiative, and the importance of state support in advancing debate, advocacy, and civic engagement nationwide

VCNC’26 successfully concluded debate trainings & competitions in the Upper River Region. 🥇 Nasir SSS | 🥈 St. George’s SSS | 🥉 Suduwol SSS | 4️⃣ Fatoto SSS Celebrating youth development, critical thinking & responsible citizenship! #UTGDA #VCNC26

UTGDA: URR, it’s your turn. VCNC’26 heads to the Upper River Region with hands-on BP debate trainings, civic advocacy sessions, and competitive rounds building confident, critical, and responsible young leaders.

Day 5 of #VCNC26 in CRR focused on sharpening debate skills through intensive practice, teamwork, and feedback. Alongside this, students engaged in advocacy on responsible citizenship and irregular migration ahead of the 2026 elections.

As part of the VCNC’26 Nationwide Tour, UTGDA is set to engage schools across the Central River Region with hands on British Parliamentary debate trainings, advocacy on responsible citizenship, and competitive debate rounds ahead of the 2026 elections. CRR, get ready.

UTGDA VCNC’26 – Day 3 in LRR: Students sharpened debate skills, teamwork & public speaking, while engaging in discussions on responsible citizenship & youth leadership ahead of the 2026 elections.

UTGDA is heading to LRR. As part of the VCNC’26 Nationwide Tour, we’ll be engaging schools with debate trainings (British Parliamentary), capacity building, and advocacy on responsible citizenship ahead of the 2026 elections capped with competitive debate rounds. LRR, get ready.

VCNC’26 | Day One Highlights Debate participants in West Coast Region 2 were successfully trained across four schools in Foni. Sessions covered BP debating, critical thinking, and public speaking, alongside advocacy on responsible citizenship ahead of the 2026 elections.

The VCNC 2025/2026 Nationwide Debate Tour is coming. From Feb 1–13, senior secondary schools across 5 regions will engage in debates, trainings & advocacy to amplify youth voices. Let the best teams shine.

UTGDA | VCNC 2026 Update After 3 rounds of the Vice Chancellor’s National Debate & Public Speaking Championship, updated standings under the Race to the Top are out. Schools continue to showcase critical thinking, persuasive & intellectual rigor. More exciting rounds ahead.

VCNC 2025/26 Round 3 is here. This stage is where voices are tested, ideas are sharpened, and only the strongest performances move forward. In speaking, you shall be heard.

UTGDA releases tabulated results for VCNC 2025/2026 (Rounds 1 & 2). The debates showcased exceptional eloquence, depth, and intellectual rigor as schools compete in the Race to the Top. More thrilling rounds ahead.

UTGDA: VCNC ’25/26 | Rounds 1 & 2 The Vice Chancellor’s National Debate & Public Speaking Championship officially kicks off.!