"In those days, they played politics with love, now it is money and power. That does not mean women cannot be better politicians; they should do it with honesty. For instance, the likes of my mother and Madam Funmilayo Ransome Kuti used the opportunity they had to help a lot of people; but now, we can’t get close to them. You must know what you want to do before going into politics. Our men should stop holding meetings late at nights. In other parts of the world, no political meetings at night. Going into politics does not mean there shouldn’t be time for the family. Many women are brilliant and will deliver if given the opportunity."
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Humuani Alaga
1900 – 1993
Humuani Amoke Alaga, popularly known as Mama Humuani Alaga (ca. 1900 – 1993) was a Nigerian activist and indigenous entrepreneur in the textile business. She was also referred to as a Muminaat who encouraged and influenced women to be active citizens. In 1938, she led protesters to demand equal pay and better working condition for women. In 1958, she founded the Isabatudeen Womens Society with 11 other women. In 1959, she co-founded the National Council of Women's Societies.
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