Fatimata Wopa Gaye

After her initial higher education degree in business and corporate administration and a stint at an accounting firm, Ms. Gaye spent over five years serving as Commissioner at her country’s Public Enterprises Accounts Verification and Control Commission. She continued her professional journey within the public sector, taking on a variety of responsibilities and building a versatile managerial profile encompassing organisational management, project management, results-based management, evaluation management, public procurement, sworn civil aviation inspector, and more.

Civic Engagement & Advocacy

Ms. Gaye is an active advocate for public governance in her country and across Africa.

SenEval — A member since 2013, she has served on the executive committee for the past four years.

AfrEA Board of Directors — As West Africa Representative (2024–2026), she successfully fostered a regional AfrEA West Africa dynamic by bringing together 13 VOPEs from the region within a shared communication and coordination space.

APNODE — Currently representing AfrEA on the executive committee of the African Parliamentarians Network, she is contributing to the development of the APNODE 2026–2030 strategy.

Ahloul Khidma Initiative — Committed to a model of financial empowerment for a Daara (Quranic school) and supporting women in income-generating activities.

Nebeday Association — Dedicated to environmental protection, she has initiated several reforestation campaigns.