Hon Touma Njai elected W/Africa VP of PAP Women’s Caucus
Hon. Njai’s elevation is widely being celebrated as a significant milestone for The Gambia and a strong endorsement of the country’s growing influence in regional and continental parliamentary affairs, particularly in advancing women’s leadership and inclusive governance. The newly elected Bureau will be headed by Hon. Rehab Mukami Wachira of Kenya as President, representing Eastern Africa. Other members include Hon. Aisha Adams of Malawi as 1st Vice President for Southern Africa, Hon. Awatef Cheniti of Tunisia as 3rd Vice President for North Africa, and Hon. Leocadie Ndacayizaba of Burundi as 4th Vice President for Central Africa. As 2nd Vice President representing West Africa, Hon. Njai is expected to play a central role in shaping advocacy initiatives and policies aimed at promoting gender equality, strengthening women’s participation in decision-making, and protecting the rights of women and girls across the continent. Reacting to her election, Hon. Njai described the achievement as both a personal honour and a victory for The Gambia and the wider West African region. “I am profoundly honoured by the trust and confidence bestowed upon me. I extend my sincere appreciation to the National Assembly of The Gambia, to my colleagues in the West African Caucus and the women of PAP,” she said. She also paid tribute to her supporters and campaign team. “I also pay special tribute to my team, Team Mbojo Mbojo, for their tireless support, belief, and commitment throughout my journey. This victory is not mine alone. It belongs to The Gambia and to our region. Together, we will continue to advance the cause of African women and girls with unity, pride, and purpose,” she added. Hon. Njai, who represents Banjul South in the National Assembly, has over the years established herself as a strong advocate for women’s political participation, youth empowerment, and inclusive governance. She has represented The Gambia at several regional and international parliamentary engagements, including the ECOWAS Parliament. Political observers and supporters say her election reflects growing international recognition of Gambian women in leadership and diplomacy, while also inspiring a new generation of young women and girls to aspire to public service and continental leadership roles. Her appointment comes at a time when calls for greater representation of women in governance and policymaking continue to gain momentum across Africa, with the Pan-African Parliament Women’s Caucus playing a critical role in championing those efforts. For many Gambians, Hon. Njai’s achievement is not only a personal triumph but a moment of national pride that further places The Gambia on the map in continental governance and women’s leadership.
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Hon. Njai’s elevation is widely being celebrated as a significant milestone for The Gambia and a strong endorsement of the country’s growing influence in regional and continental parliamentary affairs, particularly in advancing women’s leadership and inclusive governance.
The newly elected Bureau will be headed by Hon. Rehab Mukami Wachira of Kenya as President, representing Eastern Africa. Other members include Hon. Aisha Adams of Malawi as 1st Vice President for Southern Africa, Hon. Awatef Cheniti of Tunisia as 3rd Vice President for North Africa, and Hon. Leocadie Ndacayizaba of Burundi as 4th Vice President for Central Africa.
As 2nd Vice President representing West Africa, Hon. Njai is expected to play a central role in shaping advocacy initiatives and policies aimed at promoting gender equality, strengthening women’s participation in decision-making, and protecting the rights of women and girls across the continent.
Reacting to her election, Hon. Njai described the achievement as both a personal honour and a victory for The Gambia and the wider West African region.
“I am profoundly honoured by the trust and confidence bestowed upon me. I extend my sincere appreciation to the National Assembly of The Gambia, to my colleagues in the West African Caucus and the women of PAP,” she said.
She also paid tribute to her supporters and campaign team.
“I also pay special tribute to my team, Team Mbojo Mbojo, for their tireless support, belief, and commitment throughout my journey. This victory is not mine alone. It belongs to The Gambia and to our region. Together, we will continue to advance the cause of African women and girls with unity, pride, and purpose,” she added.
Hon. Njai, who represents Banjul South in the National Assembly, has over the years established herself as a strong advocate for women’s political participation, youth empowerment, and inclusive governance. She has represented The Gambia at several regional and international parliamentary engagements, including the ECOWAS Parliament.
Political observers and supporters say her election reflects growing international recognition of Gambian women in leadership and diplomacy, while also inspiring a new generation of young women and girls to aspire to public service and continental leadership roles.
Her appointment comes at a time when calls for greater representation of women in governance and policymaking continue to gain momentum across Africa, with the Pan-African Parliament Women’s Caucus playing a critical role in championing those efforts.
For many Gambians, Hon. Njai’s achievement is not only a personal triumph but a moment of national pride that further places The Gambia on the map in continental governance and women’s leadership.
