7 Notable Female Role Models from Kogi State

Women have been making waves in their chosen fields over the years. They have made names for themselves and also inspired others to strive for excellence. NRTC takes a look at seven of these notable women from Kogi State.

Prof. Marietu Tenuche

Born on September 29, 1959, Tenuche is the first female Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University. From being a lecturer, she rose to the position of a professor of Political Science in 2011. She is married to a pharmacist, Professor Muhammed Tenuche. They are blessed with four children.

Mercy Johnson-Okojie

Among the films she has acted in include The Maid, Hustlers, and Baby Oku in America. In 2009, she won an award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 African Movie Award ceremony for her role in “Live to Remember”.

In 2013, she won Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in “Dumebi the Dirty Girl”. She was listed as Google’s most searched Nigerian celebrity in December 2012.

Oyiza Adaba

Adaba is a celebrated media personality and journo with about three decades of practice. She is a graduate of Theatre Arts and Media from the University of Jos. Her career trajectory includes working in Multichoice, DSTV, and Africa Independent Television.

Hassana and Husiena Edili Ogaji

They are the first female twin pilots from Nigeria. The Canadian-based pilots are from Igala, Kogi State.

They have both worked with different aviation companies, flight dispatchers, maintenance engineers and others to successfully achieve a safe and effective aviation industry. Also, they have about ten years experience in their chosen field.

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Prof. Emily Alemika

Alemika is the first female Professor of Law in Kogi State. Born in 1957, she had a tough upbringing as she was a victim of child labour. However, she remained focused and made a name for herself in the education field. She is the Head of department, Public Law, Kogi State University. She is married to Prof. Etanbi Alemika.

Sefi Atta

Atta is an award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter. She was born in January, 1964.

Her books have been translated into many languages and her plays have been performed on international stages. She is the recipient of the 2006 Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa.

In 2009, she bagged the 2009 Noma Award for Publishing in Africa. She is married to Gboyega Ransome-Kuti and they have a child together.