Hon. Fatou Kinteh Receives Prestigious African Union Women’s Impact Award

The Honorable Fatou Kinteh, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, has been recognized with the esteemed African Union Women’s Impact Award at the Global Excellence Summit & AU Agenda 2063 Women’s Impact Awards 2025, held on May 23rd and 24th in Lagos, Nigeria. In an official statement, the organizers expressed their admiration for Minister Kinteh’s exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the rights and advancement of women in The Gambia and throughout the African continent. The high-profile summit was jointly organized by the Global Excellence Summit & Awards (GESA) and the African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly – Women and Gender Committee. Hon. Kinteh was lauded as a visionary leader in governance and women’s empowerment. Her award acknowledges her significant contributions to gender inclusion, leadership, and human development, both nationally and internationally. Her efforts continue to inspire a new generation of leaders, championing cross-border solidarity and propelling sustainable development and inclusive growth.

The summit brought together a distinguished assembly of African and global leaders, diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers. Due to scheduling conflicts, the award was presented on Hon. Kinteh’s behalf by His Excellency Mohamadou Musa (Papa) Njie, The Gambia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria.