Ida Faal

Advisory Board Member

Ida Faal is an auto-mechanic Technician and the Executive Director of FitaFaal Autos, a digital market platform connecting the automotive industry to technicians and the public in The Gambia. FitaFaal specializes in vehicle maintenance and repair services. Through ClockTvet Foundation, Ida passionately advocates for and trains young people, particularly young women, in automotive diagnostic and fault-finding.

In response to the underrepresentation of women in the skills sector market, Ida chose to pursue a career as a female auto mechanic engineer to challenge stereotypes. She serves as the country ambassador of Women in Tech and is an alumna of AU/CIFFA and Mandela Washington Fellowship.

Ida’s achievements have garnered recognition, including being named one of the 100 most influential female engineers in Africa by The Africa Engineering Board in 2021. In 2022, she was honored as the Positive Role Model Champion for West Africa by Africa Engage, and in 2023, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Rising MotherLand Moguls by She.leads.Africa.

Additionally, Ida won The 2023 Gambia Youthconnekt Pitching Competition and was awarded the Most Influential Global Leader Of The Year 2023 by the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation. In 2024. Furthermore, Ida has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans by the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation in 2024. Ida was chosen to receive Africa UNDER 40 CEOs AWARDS by MAYORKINGS AGENCY 2024. Ida has been appointed Interim Tony Elumelu Foundation Hub Lead for The Gambia 2024 by the TEF Foundation. 

A mentor to young women and a qualified Automobile Technician, Ida’s expertise in automotive diagnostics spans over eight years. She is known for her industriousness, energy, can-do attitude, and focus.