Barrow Congratulates Pap Saine
For Winning Africa’s Most Respected Media CEO Award 2021

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President Adama Barrow has congratulated Mr. Pap Saine, Managing Director of ‘The Point’ Newspaper and its entire staff for his recent award as AFRICA’S MOST RESPECTED CEO, conferred on him by the Board of Directors of ‘The Business Executive Ltd’.

In a State House dispatch dated 9th June 2021, President Barrow conveyed a letter to Mr. Saine congratulating him for what he described as a well-deserved accolade.

“The award is a proud moment for ‘The Point’, the people of The Gambia and my humble self,’’ the President said in his message.

President Barrow’s message also lauded the dedication to professionalism and commitment to journalism that Mr. Saine has demonstrated over years, stating that it earned him “the respect and honour that his profession demands.”

According to the dispatch, Mr. Saine emerged triumphant after coming up against competitors from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.