Amina J. Mohammed is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and chairs the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. Before taking on these global responsibilities, she served as Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, where she was instrumental in advancing the country’s climate action and environmental protection efforts.
Her profound expertise in environmental matters, combined with her current role at the United Nations, positions her as a central figure in the global movement towards sustainable development. Her career transition from national environmental leadership to a prominent international role illustrates her dedicated commitment to confronting significant global challenges and promoting impactful change worldwide.
Justice Amina Augie was appointed to the Supreme Court of Nigeria on November 7, 2016, becoming the sixth woman to hold this esteemed position in the country’s highest court. Her appointment reflects her profound legal expertise, extensive experience, and unwavering dedication to justice and the rule of law. In her role as a Supreme Court Justice, she has been instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s legal system and protecting constitutional rights.
Throughout her distinguished career, Justice Augie has been a passionate advocate for human rights and women’s rights, earning numerous merit awards from various organizations. Her rise to the Supreme Court challenges the traditionally male-dominated legal profession in Nigeria, symbolizing significant progress for women in law in Africa. By building on the legacy of her female predecessors, she is paving the way for more women to advance within the judiciary.
Moreover, her diverse legal experience—from legal aid and academia to the judiciary—demonstrates her pioneering role and commitment to various facets of the legal profession, establishing her as a trailblazer in Nigerian law.
Hannatu Musawa is Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. Before her ministerial appointment, she served as President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Culture and Entertainment Economy, where she spearheaded efforts to promote the creative sector and preserve the nation’s cultural heritage. Upon taking office as minister, she introduced an ambitious eight-point plan aimed at advancing Nigeria’s arts, culture, and creative economy, with a focus on skills development, policy acceleration, and strategic partnerships.
In addition to her political career, Hannatu Musawa is a qualified barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. She also has a background as a newspaper columnist, where she used her platform to champion the rights of marginalized Nigerians and advocate for peace, justice, and social equity.
Hadiza Yar’adua Tuggar is the founder of Woodentods International School, established in 2009. She is a dynamic professional who excels in both corporate business and education. Her diverse expertise and enthusiastic approach have made her a standout figure in these fields.
Hadiza’s career began in the banking sector, where she honed her skills before transitioning to education. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish Woodentods International School, a reflection of her dedication to offering high-quality education. Her journey highlights her adaptability and unwavering her commitment to making a meaningful impact in the field of education.
Amina Abubakar Bello is the First Lady of Niger State, Nigeria, and a renowned obstetrician, gynecologist, and human rights activist. In 2016, she founded the Raise Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving women’s health, particularly in breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment. She has been a vocal advocate for raising awareness about cervical cancer.
Through her foundation and with support from the Mainstream Foundation, Bello established a state-of-the-art women’s development center in Kontagora meant to provide healthcare services to women affected by vesicovaginal fistula (VVF). In her position as First Lady of Niger State she has made tremendous contributions to Gender Based Violence acts in the state, in conjunction with the Governor of the state, a law has been put into place that will help curb the cases of Gender Based Violence in the state and give room for proper legal actions to be taken against perpetrators.
