Gambia Women’s Chamber of Commerce observe Int’l Women’s Day

In celebrating this global event and Women in Businesses, the chamber simultaneously staged its 3rd edition of Women in Business Forum and Awards at a ceremony held at the Paradise Suites Hotel. 

The event held on the theme -' DigitAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality',

highlights the success stories of members, who are making tremendous efforts in their respective businesses in the country. 

Isatou Jah, Chief Executive Officer of Q-Foundation, an Information Communication and Technology (ICT) professional with over 25 years’ experience working in the area of ICT, was the Chief Guest of Honour. 

Other speakers included, Mrs. Naffie Barry, president of GWCC, representative of the European Union (EU) Ambassador, Ms. Lumana Kumashi and the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Welfare, Fatou Kinteh, who gave a keynote address. 

The winners were as follows:

         Award Category Winner                                            Sponsor

1. Life-time Achievement Award Aja Fatoumatta Jah                  SMG Dry Port                       
2. Woman in Technology of The Year Salimatou Sannoh                   Q-Foundation
3. Woman Innovative Business of The Year Ndey Fatou Jaiteh                  Trust Bank Ltd
4. Woman in Horticulture of The Year Isatou Badjie                          GRA               
5. Woman Business Leader of The Year Ndey Fatou Jaiteh            GCCI
6. Woman in Male-Dominated Sector             Fatoumatta Jammeh              Royal Insurance

GWCC also acknowledged the tremendous support and presence of its partners and members namely: EU, UNDP, ITC, NAFA and Trust Bank Ltd. 

In the same vein, the chamber extends special commendation to SMG Dry Port, GRA, Royal Insurance, QFoundation and GCCI for sponsoring the awards.