Barrister Mrs Biobara Makalabh Roseym aka ‘Mama Rose’ or ‘Madam Borikiri’ is a 55 year old retired Police. While in service, she rose to the rank of Divisional Police Officer (DPO).

Ngwamma Onuoha, a woman in her mid-forties from Abia State has been involved in development work for over 12 years. She has served in various capacities as Deputy Coordinator, Civil Society on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN),

The International Women’s Day #MakeItHappen is a series that highlight key women, who through their actions and work, have created a peaceful environment that has led to more economic opportunities for women and men in their local communities.

Hon Fanty Goodness Wareya is a 49 year old woman and the immediate past chairperson of the Gbaramatu C.D.C. She grew up in Warri. According to her, “we did not talk of tribe back then. We only knew ourselves as Warri people or Waferians”.

Mrs. Ajih Florence is a 65-year old grandmother from Arogbo-Ijaw community, Esa – Odo Local LGA of Ondo State. She is the Executive Director of Women Advancement and Development Initiative (WADI).

Ms Emem J. Okon is a 47 year old activist from Ikot Otu village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of Cross River State. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre, a women’s rights focused organization headquartered in Port Harcourt,