West Africa Takaful named most outstanding community insurance services in Africa
By Sulayman Waan
Momodou Musa Joof, managing director cum chief executive officer (CEO) for West Africa Takaful Insurance has been awarded the most outstanding community insurance services professional in Africa.
The awarding ceremony was done by Business Executive Group at a local hotel in The Gambia.
The event attracted professionals from all the cardinal directions of the African continent including East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, and North Africa.
Several professionals have received awards on various categories.
However, Mr. Joof, a Gambian national was named the most outstanding professional in community insurance services.
The African Outstanding Professionals Awards took center stage in The Gambia, 2025, recognizing and honoring the brightest minds and most accomplished professionals across Africa.
From groundbreaking innovators to impactful leaders, the pan-continental awards scheme is dedicated to spotlighting individuals who are not only shaping their industries but also elevating Africa on the global stage.
Open to both indigenous Africans and resident foreign nationals, the awards promote world-class professionalism, foster global competitiveness, and build a strong network of Africa’s finest talents across every field.
In his reaction Mr. Joof said: “I stand deeply humbled and profoundly honored to be recognized by the Business Executive Group as an ‘Outstanding Professional in Africa for the year 2025.”
“This recognition is not merely a personal milestone but a testament to the boundless power of vision, the unyielding spirit of ethical innovation, and the tireless perseverance that fuels the journey to a brighter and more inclusive future.”
He said as a proud son of The Gambia, it is his unwavering mission to make The Gambia shine like a beacon of hope and excellence, no matter the field in which he planted his efforts.
“For me, true patriotism is not just in words but in creating ripples of progress that uplift our communities and inspire generations to dream bigger.”
“I remain steadfast in my commitment to championing values that ignite empowerment and pave the path to sustainable progress for our beloved Gambia.”
This recognition, he added is not an end but a renewed call to action; a proof that together, all can transform aspirations into achievements and challenges into triumphs.
He commended all those who supported him along the way to attain his goals.
“Let us press forward, hand in hand, to drive even greater change and build a legacy that will endure for generations,” he ended.
SW/COB/08/04/25
