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DAHIRU
Ngozi Christianah
Date of Birth: Sunday (Orie) 24"' May, 1953 State of Origin: Imo Local Government Area: Ideato North Village/Town: Akwu Akokwa Contact Address: 4, Abolade Street, Off Omilani St, Ijeshatedo, Surulere Lagos. Contact Telephone: 234-1-8037253183 Princess Nana Ngozi Christianah Dahiru isa distinguished Business woman, a charismatic Women Leader andchampion ofthe cause ofthe oppressed, underprivileged andmarginalized inthesociety. She isa Human Rights Activist and Politician who combines strong personality with humane attitude and love. Shewasbornon24,h May, 1953 atAkwu Akokvva in Ideato North Local Government Areaof ImoState. Shehadherprimary school education inAkokwa and this was disrupted when her mother died when Ngozi was very young. She completed her primary school, however, in 1966. Her royal father was so busy with chieftaincy mattersand commercial business engagements that he did not spend time to plan Ngozi's education well enough. That not withstanding, the youngNgozi, through personal struggles, hardworkand self effort and discipline, worked herselfup and gained knowledge and education. She is now in full time business but that has not stopped her from all the political and social engagements that demand her attention. She has attended many national and international Business Conferences, symposia, workshop and seminars. Her natural leadership qualities are easily sported by those who work with and for her. She has a very attractive personality that draws crowd to her unconsciously. Leadership in Business and Community PrincessNgozi is the Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer of • De Pride Ventures Nigeria Ltd • Naabjeed Ventures • NG Fashion House Lagos. • She is a professional Fashion Designer and Cosmetologist who ventures into Buying and Selling of Textiles, Supplies, Merchandize, Commissioned Agents of Local and International Business Partners and Contractor. Public and Political Activities She is involved in the formation and co-ordination of many organisations that are involved in empowerment of women at the grassroots. She is the: • Founding Member and Pioneer President of Imo /Abia WomenAssociation, Kogi State 1989 - 2001 • Currently, Patron ofthe Association. • Co-ordinator , Okene Local Government Area Branch of Better Life For Rural Women, 1987 1992 • Patron of Umuogbo Akwu Akokwa Association 1987 date • Assistant Secretary, National Women Council Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, 1987 1989. • Founding Memberand Pioneer President, UmuadaAkwuAutonomous Community Lagos Branch, • Assistant Co-ordinator, UmuAda Igbo National Association, Lagos. She is an astute Political figure whosaid she is in politics as a clean woman to help to ensure sanity, uprightness, and fair play. Clean People should not stand outside andcomplain when dirtypeople soilthenoble ministry of service and leadership ofthe people. Shebelieves thatgoodpeople should notstand outside politics but get involved and makepositive impact. Fortwodecades, she has done this creditably. She was a member of the: National Party of Nigeria ( NPN) 1981 Asst Women Leader, National Republican Convention ( NRC), Ward, FinancialSecretary, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, IjeshatedoWard Lagos, AssistantNational Women Leader,ALL Progressives Grand Alliance,APGA Shewascurrently elected the National Women Leader, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) February 2006. Contributions to Social Developments Princess Ngozi isnotin Politics toseek power or fame but toserve. She has used herposition and influence to bring outthedevelopment ofnumerous projects. These include: • Construction of and establishment of Maternity Ward in Okene General Hospital, in Kogi State • Establishmentof Day Care Centre during her time as the Co-ordinator of Better Life for Rural Women • Funding over 500 LocalWomen with Micro-credit Financeto start self-help projects. • Donation of Trophies for competition during the UmuogboAnnual Hunting Festival • Sponsoring the Construction ofCommunity Health Centre inAkwu Akokwa Her contribution is not limited to social and political affairs. She is a strong Christian who is ruled by the love of Christ to serve and love people. She hasbeen a faithful Anglican all her life. She is an avid reader ofthe Bible anda strong believer in it. According to her, the Bible is herclosest companion as the only book that can prevent stress and hypertension- becauseit is the AuthenticWord of God. • Member of Parish Church Council 1998 present • Member of Prestigious Women's Guild • Chairperson ofthe Parish Harvest Committee 1998 -2003 • President of Christ Morning Star of St Paul's Anglican Church Omilani, Ijeshatedo Surulere Awards and Honours She holds many honorary titles anddegrees forhercontribution to social, educational andeconomic developments of people andplaces. Shedoes not believe indiscrimination. Sheloves people irrespective of religion, tribe, social class andpolitical affiliation. Sheis indeed a great lover of humanity. Among her awards are: • Merit Award by Okene Youths Association 1994 • Merit Award by Imo/Abia Association 1998 Sheisan ideal woman, blessed with children andnow a young grandmother. Sheloves the Igbo Youths andadvises them thus "hefocused andprotect the interest ofthe Igbo first, accept the leadership ofthe elders". Secondly to the Leaders, she says. "Put your selfish interest asideandserve the people with love andcommitment" Her Role Model is late Mrs Gambo Shawaba who fought relentlessly for the liberation of women in the Northern States of Nigeria, despite the fact that she had no formal education. Princess Ngozi C. Dahiru commends the Igbo Icons Project as a wonderful inspiration and challenge to Igbo progress. She sees it as a catalyst to future progress ofthe Igbo Nation. She commends the Igbo to be strong in their participation in the politics ofthe country in order to avoid being continually marginalised.
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