By Buba Gagigo
Rohey Malick Lowe, the Mayor of Banjul City Council, is set to receive the prestigious African Woman of the Year award in recognition of her ongoing efforts to support the Gambian government in providing top-notch services for the betterment of Banjul’s citizens and the country as a whole.
This annual award celebrates outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of Africa and its people. It honours Africans and friends of Africa who have distinguished themselves across various fields through their businesses and services to humanity. Over the past 12 years, the Voice Achievers Award has recognized more than 250 remarkable individuals.
“A Pan-African magazine, The Voice news magazine and organizers of the Voice Achievers Award based in the Netherlands has bestowed on Lord Mayor Rohey Malick Lowe, the current seating Mayor of the capital of the Gambia, Banjul as “the African Woman of the Year 2024”. The seasoned politician would be awarded this honour for her continued effort in supporting the government of the Gambia to deliver world-class services for the betterment of her fellow citizens in Banjul and the country in general and beyond the shores of West Africa,” they said in a statement.
Event organizers highlighted Mayor Lowe’s embodiment of hard work, commitment, dedication, intelligence, and servant leadership. Her significant impact on Banjul’s development serves as a shining example of revolutionary good governance accountable to the people.
“Her unwavering allegiance and dedication to her country, The Gambia is unequalled and while receiving this award nomination, she informed the organisers that she is most humbled for the recognition, and she dedicates the award to the good people of Banjul and the Gambia in general who makes her to work hard, and they appreciate her contribution to see Gambia among the league of progressive countries in Africa,” they said.
The Voice magazine, established in August 1999, is the first Pan-African magazine published in the Netherlands and the entire Benelux region of Europe. It is devoted to the advancement of Africans and has been a significant publication for the African diaspora.