The Gambia's Women Enterprise Fund appointed a fresh board on Wednesday under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare. Permanent Secretary Saikou Trawally conducted the ceremony on behalf of Minister Fatou Kinteh. The outgoing leadership had expanded the fund's value to D80 million during their term. Trawally praised their achievements while emphasizing women's economic empowerment as essential for national development. He noted that financially independent women strengthen education and nutrition within communities.
Mrs. Naffie Barry accepted the chairperson position and thanked President Adama Barrow for her appointment. She committed to surpassing the D80 million benchmark set by previous administrators. Barry highlighted that women represent 51 percent of the population and serve as primary household providers. She stressed their significant contributions to family education and national progress. Fund Manager Alpha Humma presided over the event and reinforced the organization's mission to enhance women's economic opportunities and build their professional capabilities.
Mrs. Naffie Barry accepted the chairperson position and thanked President Adama Barrow for her appointment. She committed to surpassing the D80 million benchmark set by previous administrators. Barry highlighted that women represent 51 percent of the population and serve as primary household providers. She stressed their significant contributions to family education and national progress. Fund Manager Alpha Humma presided over the event and reinforced the organization's mission to enhance women's economic opportunities and build their professional capabilities.
