Maimuna Ceesay was addressing dignitaries at the recent ECOFEPA Economic Forum on Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment of Women in the ECOWAS sub-region.
Ceesay highlighted the challenges women face across the Ecowas member states, citing limited access to formal banking systems, financial literacy and socio-cultural barriers as some of the obstacles that hinder women's economic progress.
She emphasised the need for policymakers, parliamentarians and financial institutions to translate the ideas discussed at the forum into tangible actions to improve the lives of women across the sub-region.
Reflecting on The Gambia’s journey towards women's empowerment, The Gambian lawmaker acknowledged the strides made but also noted that much more needs to be done to ensure equitable access to financial services and resources.
She expressed optimism that the dialogue would further spark meaningful changes for women across the ECOWAS region, helping them thrive economically and achieve financial independence.
The sub-regional forum, which attracted women from various sectors, was designed to enable them share experiences, address challenges, and explore common solutions aimed at promoting financial inclusion and economic empowerment in the region.
