Deputy Speaker Njie receiving his award in London, UK.
Hon. Seedy SK Njie, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia, was honoured with the prestigious African Lawmaker of the Year 2022 award for his remarkable leadership and outstanding performance in governance. The award was presented to him by the African Leadership Magazine at the 8th Africa Summit held in London, UK.
The African Leadership Magazine commended Hon. Njie for his tireless efforts and exceptional contributions to national development, the preservation of parliamentary democracy, and good governance. His bravery and courage in providing oversight over the executive and judiciary were recognised as instrumental in ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness in delivering the dividends of democracy to the people.
Hon . Seedy Njie with the Award
The African Good Governance Awards celebrate political and government leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to governance, leading to the socio-economic development of Africa. These individuals have positioned their respective countries as beacons of progress and development within the continent.
Reacting on the award, the Gambian Deputy Speaker expressed heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for being honoured with the esteemed African Lawmaker of the Year 2022 award.
He described the award as a reflection of the collective efforts and dedication of the people of The Gambia. “I share this recognition with my fellow parliamentarians, government officials, and the citizens who have entrusted me with the responsibility of representing their voices and advocating for their interests.”
Hon. Njie said the recognition serves as a renewed inspiration and motivation for him to redouble efforts in fulfilling his responsibilities as a lawmaker and public servant. “I assure my commitment to continue serving with utmost dedication and integrity, striving to make a positive impact and bring about meaningful change in The Gambia.”
Hon. Seedy SK Njie’s recognition as the African Lawmaker of the Year 2022 serves as a testament to his dedication, vision, and unwavering commitment to the betterment of The Gambia and the advancement of democracy in Africa as a whole. His exemplary leadership sets a standard for others to emulate and inspires hope for a brighter future on the African continent.
Source: National Assembly The Gambia