Her Excellency Vice President Dr. Aja Isatou Njie-SaidyDr. Njie-Saidy is VicePresident of the Gambia, as well as Secretary of State for Women'sAffairs.
She was born in Kuntaya, North Bank Division. From September1983 to December 1989, she was Deputy Executive Secretary of the Women's Bureau, the executive decision-making body of the National Women's Council.Later, under President Yahya Jammeh, she became Minister of Health, Social Welfare and Women's Affairs in July 1996, and then Vice President and Secretary of State for Health, Social Welfare and Women's Affairs on 20 March 1997.
She has spoken and written extensively about women's issues in the Gambia. She obtained M.Sc. in Economics (Social and Economic Development) at the University of Swansea.
She has spoken and written extensively about women's issues in the Gambia. She obtained M.Sc. in Economics (Social and Economic Development) at the University of Swansea.
Dr. Njie-Saidy is the first Gambian woman to hold the position of Vice President and one of the first women in West African politics to reach this senior position.
Commenting on the image award, the president of The NAFCADr. Victor Olatoye says that Vice President Njie-Saidy is a reflection on the administration that she represents. Dr. Njie -Saidy is a role model and Community Activist.
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