On the 24th of October, Heinrich Boell Foundation Abuja hosted a conversation on Feminist Leadership in Nigeria. The conversation had seasoned Feminists across diverse sectors. From Ireti Bakare, a media and broadcast professional,who spoke about starting and sustaining a Feminist movement at the aftermath of hashtag#endsars. To Simi Olusola who shared about her journey from civil society to social impact and now, politics and the lessons she learned. Also Cynthia Mbamalu, with proof of women who have gone before us, debunked claims that “feminism isn’t african”. Ms Asma’u Joda a veteran, brought it home and reminded us of the importance of raising and maintaining Feminist women’s movements. Sharon Adetutu Omotoso reminded us that Feminist Leadership is integral and it is in the construction of bridges, the designing of university curricula, and it is in being strategic. These women are heroes and Nigeria is privileged to have women leading from the front as we move to promote Feminist Leadership in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
