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KOKO Magazine has named its person of the year and is none other than Aisha Yesufu. The Nigerian social and political activist is recognized for her extraordinary efforts towards the fight for good governance and social change in Nigeria. Yesufu has dared the government on many occasions and she’s the advocate of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign for the 200 Chibok girls who were abducted from their secondary school in 2014. In fact, Aisha Yesufu is the kind of woman Nigeria needs today — a woman who stands up for what she believes to be right. Just like she fronted the #ENDSARS protest in October that captured the attention of the International community.
As KOKO Magazine pointed out, Aisha is more than an activist demanding good governance in her country, hence the reason she’s celebrated as KOKO’s 2020 Woman of the Year.
Photo Courtesy “Aisha is more than an activist demanding good governance in her country,” the Magazine said. “She is co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, launched in response to the 2014 abduction of more than 200 girls from a secondary school in Chibok, by the militant terrorist group Boko Haram. Speaking with Aisha, gives you an insight into the ideas, beliefs and personality of the woman known globally as a prominent face in the “EndSARS” protests, which saw Nigerians take to the streets to demand greater accountability from the Federal Government of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian Police Force, beginning with the dissolution of the controversial Special Anti Robbery Squad (Sars) members which have been accused of the murder, rape and robbery of many young Nigerians.”
Photo Courtesy It continued: “This was an unprecedented event (even in a global pandemic) and massive achievement in the history of activism, youth awareness, public outcry and a demand for good governance in Africa’s most populous and powerful country. Aisha is the embodiment of the resilience of 2020 and the never-say-die Nigerian indomitable spirit.”
