The First Lady of Sierra Leone Dr. Fatima Madda Bio has been awarded the prestigious African Woman of the year 2022.

The Voice Achievers Award Company on Saturday 20th August at the Sir Dawda Kairaba International Conference Center awarded the First Lady of Sierra Leone Dr. Fatima Maada Bio the African Woman of the year 2022.

The Voice Achievers Awards is established in the Netherlands and it has become a global event attended by hundreds of people.

Organizers of the event said Dr.Fatima Maada Bio epitomizes bravery, intelligence, and servant leadership, as evident in the massive impact being recorded by her humanitarian and official work across the globe.

They highlighted the rich academic background of the First Lady including her graduation from Roehampton University with BA Honours in Performing Arts, which qualifies her as an International Actress and Script Writer.

Mrs. Bio, they said, has led numerous gender, philanthropic, and child welfare campaigns even before she became First Lady.

The First Lady has won the prestigious Best African Woman of the year.