The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Hon. Fatou Kinteh, has been awarded the esteemed African Union Women’s Impact Award at the Global Excellence Summit & AU Agenda 2063 Women’s Impact Awards 2025, held recently in Lagos, Nigeria.
In an official statement, the organisers expressed profound admiration for Minister Kinteh’s exceptional leadership and tireless advocacy for the rights and advancement of women in The Gambia and across the African continent.
The high-profile summit was jointly organised by the Global Excellence Summit & Awards (GESA) in collaboration with the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly – Women and Gender Committee.
Hon. Kinteh was celebrated as a visionary leader in governance and women’s empowerment. The award recognises her outstanding contributions to gender inclusion, leadership, and human development, both nationally and internationally.
Her work continues to inspire a new generation of leaders, fostering cross-border solidarity and driving progress toward sustainable development and inclusive growth.
The summit gathered a distinguished assembly of African and global leaders, diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
The award was received on her behalf by His Excellency Mohamadou Musa (Papa) Njie, The Gambia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria
Hon. Fatou Kinteh Honored with Prestigious African Union Women’s Impact Award

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