New era at RASCOM with first female chairperson – Judith Yah Sunday
The General Manager of Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL), Judith Yah Sunday has bridged the leadership gap at RASCOM, by becoming the first elected female chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM).
Her historic election to this leadership position was on Thursday 23rd May 2024, day-two of the three-day 74th Board of Directors meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon. She comes in to replace Ivorian, Bini Kouame.
In a poignant moment of personal reflection, the newly elected Chairperson expressed immense pride in being the very first woman to be elected to this position at RASCOM.
“On a purely personal note, I would like to say how proud I am to be the very first woman to be elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of RASCOM. It is a great responsibility that I take on with humility and determination, and I am convinced that together we can achieve great things” Judith Yah said.
She equally extended her warm congratulations to Coulibaly Siaka, representative of Mali, on his appointment as Vice-Chairman, and to Timothy Adi Ashong, Ghanaian, for being confirmed for a five-year mandate, as the Director General of RASCOM.
Judith Yah, alongside the Vice-Chairman of RASCOM, Coulibaly Siaka, and the confirmed Director General of RASCOM, Timothy Adi Ashong, expressed unwavering dedication to working collaboratively towards the growth and prosperity of the organisation.
With a vision for a future driven by collaboration, dedication, and innovation, Judith Yah sets the stage for a new era of progress, inclusivity, and excellence in advancing telecommunications development in Africa.
In a historic moment marking a significant milestone for the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM), the newly elected chairperson of the Board of Directors closed the session with a resolute commitment to advancing the organisation’s influence and success in fulfilling its mission.
