Nigerian Women Pioneers And Icons

Author : Bolanle Awe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Women
ISBN : 9783545566

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Nigerian Women Pioneers and Icons by Bolanle Awe Pdf

Author : Kehinde Oniru
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578908018

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Nigeria's First Women by Kehinde Oniru Pdf

Nigeria's Celebrates Its 61st Anniversary in 2021, These 61 Nigerian Women have shaped not only their country but the world.In Nigeria's First Women, Kehinde Oniru relays the stories of sixty-one pioneering women from Nigeria-from sixteenth-century warrior Amina to modern-day Google development Expert Ire Aderinokun, from authors to educators to political activists and beyond. These women-with their remarkable contributions to Nigeria and the world are proof of what is possible with determination, courage, and passion.Nigerian women have the power to become change-makers using their talents, gifts, and passions to change the community and the world. Through insurmountable challenges they faced throughout time, one thing stands true: Nigerian women have never given up or backed down. They have and will continue to persist and prevail.

Author : Modupeolu Faseke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Professional employees
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122962942

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Nigerian Women Professionals by Modupeolu Faseke Pdf

Author : Amadu Sesay,Adetanwa Odebiyi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112643841

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Nigerian Women in Society and Development by Amadu Sesay,Adetanwa Odebiyi Pdf

Author : Aderemi Suleiman Ajala,Samuel Oluwole Ogundele
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781527502277

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Nigerian Cultural History and Challenges of Postcolonial Development by Aderemi Suleiman Ajala,Samuel Oluwole Ogundele Pdf

An inspiring editorial analysis and interpretation of aspects of Nigerian history, culture, and politics, from mankind’s archaeological past to ethnographic present, this book contextualises cultural history as instrument of sustainable development in postcolonial Nigeria. Nigeria’s rich cultural history defines its physical environment, cultural diversities, early industrial technology and even its various challenges of development. Yet, little is achieved in engaging cultural history as cultural experience for the country’s development. The gains of cultural history as a mirror of the past and inspiration for development is ignored. This difficulty in harnessing the potential for development in Nigeria found in the country’s cultural history leaves us vulnerable to repeating past mistakes. The book is accessible, and aimed at giving the readers a unique and expansive understanding of history, cultural knowledge, and their applications in Nigerian postcolonial development agendas. This makes the book essential for scholars of anthropology, archaeology, history, linguistics, sociology, political science, and geography, as well as policy makers.

Author : Mobolanle Sotunsa,Abiola Sakirat Kalejaiye,Patricia Animah Nyamekye
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783031385148

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Gender and Leadership in Nigeria and Ghana by Mobolanle Sotunsa,Abiola Sakirat Kalejaiye,Patricia Animah Nyamekye Pdf

This book provides balanced critical linguistic and literary representations of gender and power relations in Ghanaian and Nigerian texts, contrary to most existing literary and linguistic studies on gender that have either focused on male chauvinism or male emasculation. This text provides novel insight into gender dynamics, liberation and empowerment especially as it relates to language and power in Africa.

Author : T. Oladejo
Publisher : African Books Collective
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789785864953

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Gender Politics and Governance in Africa by T. Oladejo Pdf

Good governance is an index of human development. What constitutes good governance is holistic and gender issues are key components in the formation and practice of governance. In pre-colonial Africa, governance is inclusive of men and women. In the pre-colonial era, it could be argued that women had spheres of power and powerlessness. In most post-colonial societies of Africa, it is a rarity to accord women positions in government. Yet, the United Nations Conferences held in Copenhagen (1980), Nairobi (1985), Beijing (1995) and New York (2000), all had drafts and resolutions to change inequalities and vulnerabilities women encounter in public and private spaces. What are the issues to understand in the inclusion or exclusion of women in governance of African states and societies? This book explicates the experiential issues in gender, politics and governance. The 'known' are the stereotypes accorded to women as weak and unfit to take strategic roles in public life. Scholars across disciplines have debunked this perception. The known constantly linger in perpetuity because the development plans of African states fail to understand what it takes to have women empowered in all ramifications.

Author : Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262539678

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Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Pdf

A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo-Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services. Okonjo-Iweala discovered just how dangerous fighting corruption could be when her 83-year-old mother was kidnapped in 2012 by forces who objected to some of the government's efforts at reforms led by Okonjo-Iweala—in particular a crackdown on fraudulent claims for oil subsidy payments, a huge drain on the country's finances. The kidnappers' first demand was that Okonjo-Iweala resign from her position on live television and leave the country. Okonjo-Iweala did not resign, her mother escaped, and the program of economic reforms continued. “Telling my story is risky,” Okonjo-Iweala writes. “But not telling it is also dangerous.” Her book ultimately leaves us with hope, showing that victories are possible in the fight against corruption.

Author : Colleen Boyett,H. Micheal Tarver,Mildred Diane Gleason
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1309 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440846939

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Daily Life of Women [3 volumes] by Colleen Boyett,H. Micheal Tarver,Mildred Diane Gleason Pdf

Indispensable for the student or researcher studying women's history, this book draws upon a wide array of cultural settings and time periods in which women displayed agency by carrying out their daily economic, familial, artistic, and religious obligations. Since record keeping began, history has been written by a relatively few elite men. Insights into women's history are left to be gleaned by scholars who undertake careful readings of ancient literature, examine archaeological artifacts, and study popular culture, such as folktales, musical traditions, and art. For some historical periods and geographic regions, this is the only way to develop some sense of what daily life might have been like for women in a particular time and place. This reference explores the daily life of women across civilizations. The work is organized in sections on different civilizations from around the world, arranged chronologically. Within each society, the encyclopedia highlights the roles of women within five broad thematic categories: the arts, economics and work, family and community life, recreation and social customs, and religious life. Included are numerous sidebars containing additional information, document excerpts, images, and suggestions for further reading.

Author : Israel O. Olofinjana
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781456866808

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20 Pentecostal Pioneers in Nigeria by Israel O. Olofinjana Pdf

Ever so often a book comes along that I feel should have been written years ago, and this book is one of them. As a Christian who found faith in Nigeria in the 80s, I was intrigued by stories about 'God Generals", those men and women that led 20th century revivals across the world (most of them in the West). Now I have in my hands, a book that shares some of the stories of some of my fellow countrymen who shaped the faith landscape in Nigeria. I am really impressed with the diversity of the leaders identified and the depth of the research undertaken. This book, in my view, should be a must read for anyone interested in origins of Pentecostalism in Nigeria. Keno Ogbo, Co-editor, The Black Church in the 21st Century "The Lord joined us to the ministry of Benson Idahosa for 20 years and we saw firsthand the reality and power of the gospel in Africa that has touched the world. The Lord's sovereign work in the continent is going to impact the globe for generations to come. Thank God for the African church of Jesus Christ. Millions of strong and faithful believers are coming forth at this critical time as God builds His church." Dr Kent & Ruth Hodge, President of Christian Faith Institute, Jos, Nigeria. Christianity has been recognised to be a growing religion in Sub Sahara Africa. The expression of Christianity that is expanding in Africa is Pentecostalism. One reason for this growth is the renewal factor which has engulfed the whole continent. Nigeria is one of the countries that has and is still experiencing revival that is contributing to local and global Christianity. What is the origin of Pentecostalism in Nigeria? What contributions did the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa make to the Pentecostal scene in Africa? Why is RCCG one of the fastest growing Churches in the World? This book considers the history of Pentecostalism in Nigeria by looking at the pioneering efforts of men and women who laid the foundation of the Movement.

Author : Beatrice Nwawuloke Onuoha
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-16
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781666935042

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Portrayals of Masculinity in Nigerian Plays by Beatrice Nwawuloke Onuoha Pdf

Portrayals of Masculinity in Nigerian Plays explores Nigerian people's notions of masculinity as portrayed in twelve Nigerian plays, written by three generations of Nigerian playwrights. This book identifies different thoughts of masculinity within the Nigerian space in which hegemonic masculinity is the predominant.

Author : Serbin, Sylvia,Rasoanaivo-Randriamamonjy, Ravaomalala
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231001307

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African women, Pan-Africanism and African renaissance by Serbin, Sylvia,Rasoanaivo-Randriamamonjy, Ravaomalala Pdf

Author : Wangari Maathai
Publisher : Lantern Books
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 159056040X

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The Green Belt Movement by Wangari Maathai Pdf

Wangari Maathai, founder of The Green Belt Movement, tells its story including the philosophy behind it, its challenges, and objectives.

Author : Ulf Hannerz
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781800733190

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Afropolitan Horizons by Ulf Hannerz Pdf

Introduction. Nigerian Connections -- Palm Wine, Amos Tutuola, and a Literary Gatekeeper -- Bahia-Lagos-Ouidah: Mariana's Story -- Igbo Life, Past and Present: Three Views -- Inland, Upriver with the Empire: Borrioboola-Gha -- The City, according to Ekwensi . . . and Onuzo -- Points of Cultural Geography: Ibadan . . . Enugu, Onitsha, Nsukka -- Been-To: Dreams, Disappointments, Departures, and Returns -- Dateline Lagos: Reporting on Nigeria to the World -- Death in Lagos -- Tai Solarin: On Colonial Power, Schools, Work Ethic, Religion, and the Press -- Wole Soyinka, Leo Frobenius, and the Ori Olokun -- A Voice from the Purdah: Baba of Karo -- Bauchi: The Academic and the Imam -- Railtown Writers -- Nigeria at War -- America Observed: With Nigerian Eyes -- Transatlantic Shuttle -- Sojourners from Black Britain -- Oyotunji Village, South Carolina: Reverse Afropolitanism.

Author : Ruby Bridges
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780593378526

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This Is Your Time by Ruby Bridges Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • CBC KIDS’ BOOK CHOICE AWARD WINNER Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges—who, at the age of six, was the first black child to integrate into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans—inspires readers and calls for action in this moving letter. Her elegant, memorable gift book is especially uplifting in the wake of Kamala Harris making US history as the first female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president–elect. Written as a letter from civil rights activist and icon Ruby Bridges to the reader, This Is Your Time is both a recounting of Ruby’s experience as a child who had to be escorted to class by federal marshals when she was chosen to be one of the first black students to integrate into New Orleans’ all-white public school system and an appeal to generations to come to effect change. This beautifully designed volume features photographs from the 1960s and from today, as well as stunning jacket art from The Problem We All Live With, the 1964 painting by Norman Rockwell depicting Ruby’s walk to school. Ruby’s honest and impassioned words, imbued with love and grace, serve as a moving reminder that “what can inspire tomorrow often lies in our past.” This Is Your Time will electrify people of all ages as the struggle for liberty and justice for all continues and the powerful legacy of Ruby Bridges endures.