Satellite Institutions

Satellite Institutions

NATIONAL SPORTS COUNCIL

PRESIDENT’S INTERNATIONAL AWARDS SCHEME

INDEPENDENCE STADIUM & FRIENDSHIP HOTEL

NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE SCHEME

NATIONAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE

NATIONAL SPORTS COUNCIL

The National Sports Council(NSC) was established by an act of the National Assembly in the year 2000 to register and regulate national sports associations coordinate, supervision, develop, promote sports in  the Gambia

Key Functions:

  • Coordination of national population policies
  • Advocacy and research for population management
  • Capacity-building initiatives

PRESIDENT'S INTERNATIONAL AWARDS SCHEME

The scheme focuses on youth development through structured activities like skills, training, community services, and adventure challenges to build leadership character and life skills.

Key Functions:

  • The program is designed to enhance moral standing skills and knowledge
  • The program motivates youth to engage in community services
  • It brings young people together from different background, promoting unity, teamwork, and cultural exchange

INDEPENDENCE STADIUM and FRIENDSHIP HOTEL

It serves as a major sports and event facility for national celebrations

Key Functions:

  • It serves predominantly used for football matches
  • The hotel is used presumably for lodging (visiting teams)
  • Its used for political gathering and religious gathering

NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL

The National youth council promotes youth development and represents young people in national affair.

Key Functions:

  • Coordinate and support youth groups and organizations
  • Advise the government on youth related policies and programs
  • Organize training, mentorship, and leadership initiatives for youths

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE SCHEME

The scheme runs several inactivities ,including a two -year skill training program for new corps members a one year paid internships for graduate and and apprenticeship program with skilled work craftsperson 

Key Functions:

  • NYSS trains youths in trades like agriculture carpentry, welding, tailoring, mechanics and ICT
  • The program promotes discipline loyalty and hardwork through orientation .
  • Youths engage in community service and national projects

NATIONAL ENTERPRICE DEVELOPMENT INTIATIVE

NEDI fosters enterpreneurship among youth and women to create sustainable employment opportunities contributing to The Gambia’s economic growth 

Key Functions:

  • NEDI trains youths in financial literacy, marketing, business-planning and management through workshop and incubation programs
  • NEDI offers guidance and mentorship to help entrepreneurs grows and develop strong business strategies
  • NEDI gives microloans and grants to support small business in sectors like retail, agriculture and butchery