Nigerian feminist, activist and entrepreneur
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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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.
Child education starts from the beginning. I am in support of decent dressing and early training with regard to the use of Hijab by female Muslims because every girl-child should be well-protected. We should train the female Muslims how to dress well. Tight fitting clothes can be tempting, but that is not the way.
The rich and those in position of power should fear God, help people and be ready to account for everything. I could remember that my mother was always eager to render all accounts no matter how small the amount might be. She loved giving detailed account about every spending. She won’t lie and she hate liars.