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She is a young woman.  She has a strong voice. She is FARIDA. I met Farida at the British Council launch of the Gender in Nigeria Report 2012, she spoke with passion and so much energy on the plight of women in Nigeria; She was that voice “in the wilderness” wanting to be heard. She spoke eloquently, told us touching stories about “the poorest of the poor”- Northern women and girls. She also spoke on the need for women to be educated and  empowered financially. Farida reminds me that there are young people who have wishes for the future and are ready to protect the future and will do all it takes to achieve that. I really admire her passion (I hope no gets jealous).


Meet Farida-

My name is Farida Muktar and am a social development worker. I am a professional teacher by training and a trainer by vocation. Specifically i train on the practical aspect of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on a family and community level. Also, i am a public speaker. I speak on a wide range of issues all within the sphere of my personal experience. I enjoy reading,dancing,and socialising. 


My interest in child and maternal mortality is linked to my passion for an educated and enlightened society. An integral part of the reason for the high level of child and maternal mortality is the lack of adequate and efficient awareness on all levels of society. 


I read on tell magazine online that am a gender activist. I am not. I am just a concerned nigerian that wants a better nigeria for her unborn children’s generation. Advocate is the word to describe me because its what i do through words and action.


My mantra in life is a hadith from the tradition of our beloved prophet (SAW) which says ” Fear  Allah wherever you are,and follow up a bad deed with a good one and it will wipe it out,and behave well towards people”. 


Thank you for being the special advocate for the month of May.