Louise N'Jie

Louise N'Jie (1922–2014) was a Gambian teacher, feminist and politician. First woman to serve as cabinet minister in The Gambia, first female MP of the People's Progressive Party. Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture (1985–1987). Founder of Soroptimist Society of The Gambia, President of Gambia Red Cross Society. Quotes I saw the various leadership positions I held as a privilege and, above all, an opportunity to serve. Whether it could be said that the right thing under the circumstances was to suggest that the Party Leader should renege on his announced intention to retire. Challenge at PPP Secretariat meeting, December 1991, encouraging Dawda Jawara to retire Education is the bridge that carries girls from dependence to leadership. We must never forget that our country was built by both its daughters and its sons. External links Category:People from the Gambia Category:1922 births Category:2014 deaths