Isatou Njie-Saidy facts for kids
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Isatou Njie-Saidy
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Njie-Saidy in 2012
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| 7th Vice-President of the Gambia | |
| In office 20 March 1997 – 18 January 2017 |
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| President | Yahya Jammeh |
| Preceded by | Saihou Sabally |
| Succeeded by | Fatoumata Tambajang |
| Secretary of State of Social Welfare, Health and Women's Affairs | |
| In office 20 March 1997 – 18 January 2017 |
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| President | Yahya Jammeh |
| Preceded by | Nyimasata Sanneh-Bojang |
| Succeeded by | Fatoumata Tambajang |
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| Born | 15 March 1952 Kuntaya, North Bank Division, Gambia |
| Political party | APRC |
Isatou Njie-Saidy is a well-known politician from The Gambia. She made history by becoming the first woman to serve as the Vice President of the Gambia. She also held the important role of Secretary of State for Women's Affairs. She served in these high-ranking positions from March 1997 until January 2017. Her career marked a significant step for women in West African politics.
Early Life and Education
Isatou Njie-Saidy was born in Kuntaya, a place in the North Bank Division of The Gambia, on March 15, 1952. She started her schooling at Brikama Primary School, where she studied from 1959 to 1964. After that, she attended Armitage High School in Georgetown from 1964 to 1970.
In 1971, she went to Yundum Teacher Training College. She worked hard and became a qualified teacher in 1974. Njie-Saidy continued her education abroad. From July to December 1979, she studied in the Netherlands at the Research Institute for Management Science. There, she earned a special diploma in industrial management.
She also studied in the University of the Philippines from September to November 1981. She received a certificate in managing small-scale industries. Later, in September 1988, she completed her Master of Science degree. She studied Social and Economic Development at the University of Swansea in the United Kingdom.
Political Career and Public Service
Isatou Njie-Saidy dedicated many years to public service. From September 1983 to December 1989, she worked as the Deputy Executive Secretary of the Women's Bureau. This group was important for making decisions about women's issues in the country.
In July 1996, she was appointed as the Minister of Health, Social Welfare, and Women's Affairs. This happened two years after Yahya Jammeh became president. Just a few months later, on March 20, 1997, she was given an even bigger role. She became the Vice-President of the Gambia and continued as Secretary of State for Health, Social Welfare, and Women's Affairs.
Throughout her career, Njie-Saidy was a strong voice for women. She often spoke and wrote about important issues affecting women in The Gambia. She served as Vice President for nearly 20 years. On January 18, 2017, she resigned from her position during a time of political change in the country.
Personal Life
Isatou Njie-Saidy is married and has four children. She is also skilled in many languages. She can speak Mandinka, Fulani, Wolof, English, and French.
See also
In Spanish: Isatou Njie-Saidy para niños
