Fatoumata Jahumpa Ceesay

Fatoumatta Jahumpa Ceesay (born 25 October 1957) is a Gambian politician, diplomat, and journalist.. She served as the Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia from 2007 to 2009 and has held various significant roles in both national and international institutions. She currently serves as the Gambia's Ambassador to South Africa and is the General Secretary of the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC).

Early life and education Born in Banjul, the Gambia, Jahumpa Ceesay is the daughter of Garba Jahumpa, the first indigenous mayor of Banjul. She attended Methodist Preparatory and Kindergarten School, Crab Island Junior Secondary School, Armitage High School, and completed her secondary education at Gambia High School in 1977.

Career

Journalism and early public service Jahumpa Ceesay began her media career as an announcer for Radio Gambia. She later worked at Gambia Airways Limited, where she served as Cargo Supervisor and Public Relations Manager by April 1993. She also wrote freelance columns for the Daily Observer and The Point, discussing issues related to women, children, and politics. In April 2021, she donated a drilling machine worth D125,000 to the women of Farato Bojang Kunda to assist in their domestic work.

Awards and recognition

Insignia of the Medal of the National Order of the Republic of the Gambia (2000). Nominated for Most Gender Focused Head of Mission by LWA Men Champions and Future is Female (2023).