Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the THET Fund. It provides strategic direction, ensures sound governance, approves funding decisions, and safeguards the integrity and accountability of the Fund.

Role of the Board

The Board of Trustees ensures that the THET Fund operates with the highest standards of governance, transparency, and effectiveness in line with national priorities.

  • Approve strategic plans, budgets, and funding priorities
  • Oversee governance, transparency, and risk management
  • Ensure alignment with national development priorities
  • Approve grants and funding awards
  • Monitor performance and impact
THET Fund Board of Trustees meeting

Our Trustees

Distinguished leaders providing oversight, stewardship, and strategic guidance to the THET Fund.

Mr. Muhammed Jah
Mr. Muhammed Jah

Chair of the Board of Trustees, THET Fund

CEO, Q Group

Ms. Isatou Auber
Ms. Isatou Auber

Board Member

Permanent Secretary, MoHERST

Mr. Siaka SaidyLeigh
Mr. Siaka SaidyLeigh

Board Member

Principal Assistant Secretary, MoHERST

Mr. Geoffrey Bala-Gaye
Mr. Geoffrey Bala-Gaye

Board Member

Director, Human Resources Development Division, Ministry of Public Service

Mr. Illo Jallo
Mr. Illo Jallo

Board Member

Permanent Secretary, Office of The President

Mr. Samba Mballow
Mr. Samba Mballow

Board Member

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Works and Infrastructure

Hon. Sir Farimang Saho
Hon. Sir Farimang Saho

Board Member

President of the Confederation of Gambian Industries

Mr. Dawda Kujabie
Mr. Dawda Kujabie

Board Member

CEO of Gambia Teachers Union Cooperative Credit Union (GTUCCU)

Dr Modou Lamin Tarro
Dr Modou Lamin Tarro

Board Member

CEO, National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA)

Ms. Beatrice Mboge
Ms. Beatrice Mboge

Board Member

CEO, Gambia Women’s Chamber of Commerce (GWCC)

Dr. Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou
Dr. Jorjoh Ndure-Tambedou

Board Member

Executive Director (THET Fund)

Mr. Alfusainey K. Jabbie
Mr. Alfusainey K. Jabbie

Board Member

Deputy Director, Monitoring and Evaluation - Directorate of Development Planning Ministry of Finance and Economics Affairs

Ms. Rakie Duanda
Ms. Rakie Duanda

Board Member

Senior State Counsel, Attorney General’s Chambers & Ministry of Justice

Mr. Muhammed Juwara
Mr. Muhammed Juwara

Board Member

Deputy Director Finance, GRA