By Gibou Jobe
On March 8, 2024, the entire team at Gaye Njorro Skills Academy celebrated a genuinely historic moment in honor of International Women’s Day. Our esteemed CEO, Mrs. Fatou Saine Gaye, was awarded the SHE ACHIEVER award in Dubai, recognizing her as the Most Innovative and Influential Chief Executive Officer in Youth Empowerment in The Gambia. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication, perseverance, and empowerment demonstrated by our exceptional female trainers, staff, and students. Join me on a journey that captures the true essence of this extraordinary milestone.
At the center of our Gaye Njorro Skills Academy is Mrs. Fatou Saine Gaye, a passionate advocate for women’s educational empowerment and a shining example of leadership. Thanks to her inspirational leadership, Gaye Njorro Skills Academy has grown into a haven of opportunity where several young women find their voices and fulfill their ambitions. In addition to gaining international fame, her unwavering dedication to advancing gender equality and providing high-quality skills training has sparked a revolutionary movement in our community.
The reach of Mrs. Fatou Saine Gaye’s influence extends far beyond the confines of her institution. She strives to empower youth and women by providing them with marketable skills, supporting their business development and mentoring, and motivating them toward economic growth. These vital efforts profoundly impact lives and are instrumental in shaping destinies. Her exceptional commitment to excellence and transformation in skills training and empowerment for women and girls has earned her recognition as an inspirational figure.
Mrs. Fatou Saine Gaye enthralled the audience with a stirring speech on women’s empowerment and the value of girl-child education during the SHE ACHIEVER award ceremony. She spoke with unrelenting passion and conviction about education’s vital role in helping every girl child reach her full potential and open the door to a more promising and just future. Her remarks struck a deep chord with everyone present, encouraging them to band together in the worldwide struggle for inclusive skills training and gender equality.
Mrs. Fatou Saine Gaye passionately reaffirmed her dedication to promoting the rights and ambitions of women and girls everywhere as she humbly collected the SHE ACHIEVER award on behalf of our Gaye Njorro Skills Academy. Her acceptance speech served as both a moving reminder of the tremendous strength within women when given the chance to succeed and a celebration of her accomplishments.
As we celebrate the triumphant spirit of Mrs. Fatou Saine Gaye and countless other remarkable women who have left their mark on the world, let us also reaffirm our commitment to empowering, supporting, and uplifting women across the globe. By joining forces and expressing solidarity, we can create a more promising and equitable future for all. Mrs. Saine Gaye dedicates this award to her former and current students at Gaye Njorro and the youth and women she has inspired.
