The Prestigious Annual Predecessors Awards is an annual Honourary Awards, held in various continents to celebrate unsung heroes from all walks of life who have contributed significantly to the betterment of people and society, and consequently have left their footprints in the sands of time.
Speaking at the awards, founding President of Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations, a widely known author, Ghanaian Ralph Antwi, said the main aim of "RAIN" is based on four projects: The Authority, Foundation, Legacy and Successor with which its aims at achieving a societal sense and honour of authorities, through mentoring, workshops, conferences, books; special attentions in addressing foundational issues to secure tomorrow today. He added that legacy basically imparts trans-generational thinking which involves the publishing of books for all honorees of the annual awards and lastly to involve mentoring initiatives that effectively prepare the younger generation to take over the baton of responsibility from the older generation in all the various dimensions of life.
Rev. Pastor Francis Forbes was the first Gambian to receive the PAP award last year.
Gambia's High Commissioner in South Africa, Her Excellency Dr Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay in attendance as a guest, was one of Gambia's finest citizens being honoured.
Her Excellency, FJC was also honoured to receive on behalf of South Sudan's Minister of Higher Education, a member of Sudan Parliament Hon. Awut Deng Acuil, who received the Governance Award.
It was well attended with dignitaries from across Africa, diplomatic corps, academics, businesses, former ministers, clergy and government officials.
Rev. Mrs. Femi Olufemi Rose Cole-Njie, is a senior citizen of the Republic of The Gambia and has served and played a significant impactful role in the lives of people in The Gambia, and is well known internationally.
