Hadiza Galadanci Quotes

But right now, I have trained over probably getting to 20 female consultants, gynaecologists and obstetricians who are working in Kano and in different states across Nigeria, as well as many, many male gynaecologists.

So right now, the centre where I head, the African Center of Excellence for Population Health and Policy, one of the main things that we’re doing is training our students to translate their research findings to policy. And we also conduct capacity-building for researchers across Nigeria and Africa.

So as a female, you have to prove yourself beyond reasonable doubt that you can do it. You do extra because you are a female to prove that you can do it compared to your male colleagues who probably don’t need to prove themselves.

there’s always time for everything. When I’m in the office, I’m in the office. When I get home, I dedicate myself to my family

You need to get the support, you need to do it of course and ultimately God will support you and give you all the blessings you need and you can achieve your dreams and goals.

We’re looking at how we can prevent women from dying from postpartum haemorrhage. We’re also looking at how we can treat women with anaemia in pregnancy, both in pregnancy and after delivery. We’re also looking at how our women in low-middle-income countries can access treatment for severe preeclampsia.

Just follow your dreams. Get the knowledge, have the motivation, and then you can get anywhere you set your mind to.

I keep on telling young women that if you really have the support of these two men, your dad and your husband or your partner, then the sky is your limit. You really don’t have a glass ceiling once you have the support of these people.

I love to share whatever I know, passing it on to others. If I keep it to myself, it is useless. I know they can utilize it to save more lives and subsequently train others.

So hard work, discipline, good team player, honesty and dedication to whatever you’re doing. Then the sky is your limit. You don’t have any glass ceiling. I’ve said over and over, I don’t have any glass ceiling. Wherever I want to go, I can get there with God’s blessing.

As a woman, I think it’s always important you have support. I don’t think you can achieve a lot without support. And of course, your support can be from whoever you feel can support you.