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# Patricia Akello

Patricia Akello, also Tricia Akello, is a Ugandan professional model, currently signed with the Muse Model Management company in New York City.

## Quotes

* I do not remember much about my dad but I remember my mother being very prayerful and working hard to see all of us through school.
** Patricia Akello said (The Monotor, January 30, 2015)
# Bisi Akin-Alabi

Bisi Akin-Alabi is a Nigerian education expert, social worker, administrator, technocrat, education consultant and former special adviser on education, science and technology to Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the former governor of Oyo State, Nigeria.

## Quotes

* The problem we have in Nigeria is that, most of us in the education sector got there because we couldn’t make our first choice ambition in other fields (then we find our ways into the classroom), whereas in the developed parts of the world, people that are in education would absolutely die for it.
** Mrs Bisi speak on education sector in Nigeria in 2013.
* Responsibility of an educator is to provide equitable and sustainable education and the use of strike as a tool to ensure demands are met is unprofessional.
** Mrs Akin-Alabi at Channels Television’s breakfast programme in 2013.
* We have a digital literacy centre where pupils are given further education. Every pupil has different talents and abilities. While some are academically gifted, others are excellent in other areas. Oyo State is now rewarding teachers in every school where the WAEC result is above average.
** Mrs Bisi elaborate on the standard of education in oyo in 2017.
* Prime Oyo Role Model is a part of OYOMESI character education strand designed to honour the people who have excelled in their chosen profession and contributed to the development of education and society at large.
** Dr bisi noted at a press release in 2018.
* My experience of COVID-19 is weird as I believe I had it. Though I did not get tested as I was told at the University College Hospital (UCH) that they had no capacity for testing. I was asked to go to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Lagos.
** Dr Bisi narrate her experience with COVID-19 in 2020.
* Speechless and Stunned I lack words to describe such an inspiring leader. Your Excellency, you will be sorely missed. Thank you for all you did, the many lives that you transformed, the society too was changed.
** S.A to Ajimobi in Education, Science and Technology, Dr Bisi Akin-Alabi give her condolences to the deceased in 2020.
* I also feel we must look inward too for Afrocentric solutions to this pandemic. We do not need to copy and paste what the West is doing.
** Akin-Alabi speak on using African solutions in curing COVID-19 in 2020.
* Thirty individuals may be cramped into one small room, what the government should endeavour to do moving forward is to subsidise the costs of fruits and vegetables or make it free to the poor in the society so that they can have access to the nutrients and other minerals to fortify their immune system so they can stay healthy.
** Dr Bisi proffer alternatives in reducing the emergence of COVID-19 in 2020.
# Lily Albino Akol Akol

Lily Albino Akol Akol is a South Sudanese politician who holds the constitutional post of National Deputy Minister of Information and Communication.She also serves as a Member of the South Sudan National Dialogue Steering Committee. She is the director of communication for the South Sudan Women empowerment network, and is an assistant professor at the University of Juba and serving as the director of International Cooperation, Communication and Alumni Affairs, as well as a lecturer in the College of Arts and Humanities / Department of Mass Communication.

## Quotes

* We are encouraging farming in the states that have relative security and peace,"
* We are pushing and working hard to make sure that we have a successful farming and agriculture season despite the fact that we were hit hard by the tragedy that happened on December 15.
* we made an assessment on the food security. What we found was that production in most households in rural areas was high, for consumption and even surpluses, but these were affected by the floods,"
* Because of the floods, this year's production may not be high and to make it worse, this crisis will also affect production."
* They will be given to farmers on a hire basis at low cost and we are asking the farmers to organize into cooperatives in order to maximize their production."
* We have to exert more efforts knowing that the three states are not reliable and if we focus on the seven states, the three states will be supported.
* For this agriculture season together with the Agriculture Bank, every state will get ten tractors.
* What we can confirm is that there is displacement and the people have been affected and many need humanitarian assistance and intervention as soon as possible,
# Akosua Adoma Owusu

Akosua Adoma Owusu (born January 1, 1984) is a Ghanaian-American filmmaker and producer.

## Quotes

* Instead of 'Africanizing' Western stories, I'm interested in reclaiming African history rendering them into what is happening in the present day.
* I would like to insert myself in the tradition of African storytelling through cinematic language.
* Being a Black woman who was born and raised in America to African parents is, naturally, where I draw my inspiration from as an artist and filmmaker.
** Kwame Edwin Otu, "Akosua Adoma Owusu: Saving Rex Cinema", Design233, December 7, 2013.
* Through my artwork and films, I hope to open audiences up to a new dialogue between the continents of Africa and America; one that incorporates more than just stereotypes, but includes both conventionalized and un-conventionalized discourses of race in its service. By creating complex contradictions, I hope that new meaning can emerge and be deposited into the universal consciousness. If I can do this by creating an experience for the audience that enables them to experience what it is like to find oneself, while being foreign in a community, then perhaps I can help that new meaning come to light.
** Leigh Anne Gialanella, "Spotlight On: Akosua Adoma Owusu", LSA, July 7, 2016.
* My definition of success isn’t about the accolades and the awards, but being authentic and consistent in my work and opening audiences up to seeing other perspectives in film.
** Priscilla Djirackor Debar, "Meet the Ghanaian filmmaker who’s adapting Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie", True Africa, June 22, 2016.
# Barbara Akplogan

Barbara Akplogan is a poet from Benin born in 1984.

## Quotes

* La prière nourrit notre âme! (Prayer nourishes our soul.)
** Le temple de la Nuit profané (The Temple of Night Desecrated), Barbara Akplogan, éd. Star Editions, 2016 (ISBN 978-99919-2-490-8), p. 134
* Je partage l'idylle qu'adolescente ressent à ce jeune âge; les premières amours, les premières joies et les premières déceptions (I share the idyll that a teenager feels at this young age; the first loves, the first joys and the first disappointments.)
** Interview with Barbara Akplogan, Biscottes littéraires, (28 August 2018)
* Le poète, c'est celui qui invente son monde et qui peint le monde de la manière dont il voudrait qu'il soit. ("The poet is someone one who invents his own world and who paints the world in the way he would like it to be.")
** Interview with Barbara Akplogan, Biscottes littéraires, (28 August 2018)
* ... lorsque je me retrouve face au public et que je déclame mes poèmes, j’aime que ça touche les âmes et que ça leur procure un certain plaisir. Je me sens très épanouie sur scène. (...when I find myself in front of the public and I recite my poems, I like that it touches souls and gives them a certain pleasure. Onstage, I feel very flourishing. )
** Quoted in "Promotion de la poésie: L’acte 3 d’Humeur d’artistes célèbre l’amour" ("Promoting poetry: Act 3 of Humeur d’artistes celebrates love") La Nation Benin (5 May 2023)

## Quotes about Barbara Akplogan

* Ses intrigues de grands déballages, sanctionnent, rectifient, enseignent, éduquent... En cela, Barbara AKPLOGAN mérite l’admiration de son lectorat. (Her plots of great revelations sanction, rectify, teach, educate... In this, Barbara AKPLOGAN deserves the admiration of her readership.)
** Review by Robert C. Asde of Akplogan's short story collection Un amour sans lendemain (A Love without a Tomorrow) La Nouvelle Tribune (6 February 2013)
# Godiva Akullo

Godiva Akullo is an advocate of the High Court of Uganda and a feminist. They are an LGBTQ and women's rights activist in Uganda, consultant in areas of Sexuality, Gender and Law, and Human Rights, and a Lecturer of Law.

## Quotes

* My feminism is rooted in love for Woman and love for myself. Love for humanity as well because feminism for me is directed not just at the ending of sexist oppression, but at ending all oppression including homophobic, transphobic, racist, capitalist oppression, etc.
** Inspiring African Feminists: Interview with Godiva Akullo. African Feminism. (November 22, 2017)
* Feminism to me, is an ideology of love.
** Inspiring African Feminists: Interview with Godiva Akullo. African Feminism. (November 22, 2017)
* If your belief system disagrees with my humanity then we can’t be friends. How can I expect you to love someone you don’t see as a human being?
** Inspiring African Feminists: Interview with Godiva Akullo. African Feminism. (November 22, 2017)
* I spend a lot of time dreaming of and trying to imagine a feminist future. My utopia has happy woman.
** Inspiring African Feminists: Interview with Godiva Akullo. African Feminism. (November 22, 2017)
* Society has for long dictated what platforms are right for women to express their views on specific issues. This belief is slowly changing as a result of an increasingly boarder blurred global community.
** https://chimpreports.com/women-challenged-to-utilize-social-media/. Chimpreports. (July 20, 2016)
# Nadia Fettah Alaoui

Nadia Fettah Alaoui (born 1971) is a Moroccan entrepreneur and politician. Since October she is the current Minister of Economy and Finance in the Cabinet of Aziz Akhannouch.

## Quotes

* The government will press ahead with the generalization of mandatory health coverage, financial assistance to needy families, and will launch the generalization of the pension system, as it also continues the reform of the health and education sectors.
** Nadia Fettah Alaoui speaking on health and educational budget
* We are also counting on the confidence of local and foreign investors who always maintain the pace of their investments to create employment opportunities and strengthen growth.
** Nadia Fettah Alaoui speaking on creating employment opportunities
* In addition, the award of the organisation of two mega football events, the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 and the 2030 World Cup [shared with Spain, Portugal, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay], constitutes a great opportunity for our country, and should certainly further energise our territories and have a great impact on growth and employment.
** Nadia Fettah Alaoui response to a question concerning the economic situation of Morocco and its influence on the World cup
* Morocco also braces for the launch of major infrastructure projects as it prepares to host the 2030 World Cup and as it continues post-earthquake relief along with reconstruction of homes and facilities destroyed by the recent floods.
** Nadia Fettah Alaoui speaking about hosting the upcoming World Cup
* we have chosen to provide targeted subsidies by the state so that there is no impact on the entire economy. (...) I am referring here to transport or electricity, for which we have maintained prices at an appropriate level so that there is no impact on growth.
** Nadia Fettah Alaoui speaking on subsidies
* What we want now is to maintain the pace of reforms. To gain credibility in these reforms and have funding, we must maintain this pace which allows us to reduce the budget deficit annually.
** Nadia Fettah Alaoui speaking on maintaining the the pace of reforms
* The most important thing for us is that the intervention and the program are very rapid so that these disruptions do not affect the performance of businesses and the economy of the Kingdom.
** Nadia Fettah Alaoui speaking on the impact of the intervention schemes on the overall economy
# Naira Ali

Nabattu Naira Ali (born 5 December 1988) is a Ugandan musician and performer who currently lives in the United States.

## Quotes

* Am simply living my life, am not any of that and I don’t think I need any of it right now.
** Who is Naira Ali? Things You Didn’t Know About Her. Times Uganda. (February 6, 2021)
# Ginette Amara

Ginette Ali Mazicki (born 3 January 1962) is a Central African academician, veterinarian, and politician.

## Quotes

* My department was currently working on a few projects, especially their reformulation in order to align them with the guidelines of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan (RCPCA) in order to facilitate their funding by partners from the Central African Republic.
** Ginette Amara shares about her work
# Libertina Amathila

Libertina Inaviposa Amathila (née Appolus, born 10 December 1940) is a Namibian physician and politician. She served as a member of the National Council and the National Assembly, and was the Deputy-Prime Minister of Namibia from March 2005 to March 2010.

## Quotes

* Failure is not in my vocabulary' s
** making a difference
* I said yes, yes, he has gone to America, and then later she said he has passed on. I mean, my heart almost stopped. I didn't expect him to pass on so fast. I stopped talking.
** Dr. Libertine Amathila recalls days with late President Geingob
* The man was here the other day with his wife, they were very happy, they came a second time, we sat for three hours chatting and talking, and now that I hear he is gone, I am very sad. But then, what do you do? You have no choice
** Dr. Libertine Amathila recalls days with late President Geingob
* When he found me in Nyango, I told him I didn't have a bed, I wanted to be in the camps, but I didn't have a bed, He went to buy me a single bed, and he said because I am a single, small woman.
** Dr. Libertine Amathila recalls days with late President Geingob
* The way a few of us are from different countries. He was a very good person to work with; he was very consultative, he met with staff frequently, and he made you feel that you were contributing and that you were still part of the struggle, that you were fulfilling the mission for the liberation of Namibia
** Dr. Libertine Amathila recalls days with late President Geingob
* We, members of staff, were able to see the last batch of our students graduating in a free Namibia. Together with their parents, it was quite an emotional moment, especially for their parents."
** Dr. Libertine Amathila recalls days with late President Geingob
* She lived a short, but rich life and believed in human dignity
** the Namibian
* Failure is not in my vocabulary … I wanted to share my story with young women from Namibia, who want to do something but who may think that it is difficult or that it is only for boys or that it will take long. I wanted to encourage them and tell them that all it needs is focus, determination, courage and discipline
** Making a difference
# Fatim-Zahra Ammor

Fatim-Zahra Ammor or Fatima-Zahra Ammor (born 1967) is a Moroccan engineer, consultant and politician. Since October 7, 2021, she has been the Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy of Morocco.

## Quotes

* Tourism is a significant contributor to the Moroccan economy, playing a key role in the country’s development.
* There is a tremendous momentum for tourism investments in Morocco, with many investment opportunities to seize across the entire value chain.
* This innovative approach ensures that every region of Morocco shines with its unique potential, offering unforgettable Moroccan experiences year-round.
* All these marketing initiatives revolve around our key brand values: authenticity and modernity.
# Ivy Claire Amoko

Ivy Claire Amoko is a Ugandan chess player, she was born on 3 May 1987. In 2014, she was the first woman to become a Woman Fide Master in East Africa.

## Quotes

* If you don’t fight you can’t get it.
** From Slum Girl to World Chess Prodigy. IPSNews. (May 28, 2013)
* I like chess because it involves planning.
** From Slum Girl to World Chess Prodigy. IPSNews. (May 28, 2013)
* I never believed I’d become an inspiration to other people.
** From Slum Girl to World Chess Prodigy. IPSNews. (May 28, 2013)
* As I played, I only target registering victories, It never crossed my mind I would land the Fide Master title. Upon being announced, I felt honored.
** KNOW YOUR STARS: Ivy Amoko – The 1st East Africa Female Chess Fide Master. Kawowo. (January 23, 2015)
# Anita Among

Anita Annet Among (born 23 November 1973) is a Ugandan accountant, lawyer and politician. She also concurrently serves as the elected member of parliament for Bukedea district woman constituency, same position she held in the 10th parliament (2016-2021). She was in FDC party before she joined the ruling NRM where she was voted as the deputy speaker of the 10th parliament. And later voted as the 11th speaker (2022-2026) replacing Jacob Oulanyah who died in Seattle Washington.

## Quotes

* I call upon the East African Community to trouble-shoot the Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) that continue to breach the EAC Common Market Protocol and inhibit the integration process. These NTBs manifest through tax measures, quality and safety standards, import bans and customs and trade facilitation measures.
** Speaker Among appeals to EACJ judges on trade agreements breach. Article by The Independent, 12 July 2022.
* We believe in our cultures and values of Uganda and we do legislate for the population and the people in Uganda.
** Speaker Among wants other East African parliaments to pass law against homosexuality. Article by Nile Post, author Crispus Mugisha, 21 May 2023.
* With a lot of humility, I thank my colleagues the Members of Parliament for withstanding all the pressure from bullies and doomsday conspiracy theorists in the interest of our country.
** Reactions to new Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law. Article by Reuters, 30 May 2023.

## External links

* Authority control: WorldCat search
# Diana Angwech

Diana Angwech is a Ugandan lawyer and has served as the vice president of the Uganda Law Society since September 2020.

## Quotes
### "‘I Believe Women Have A Foundational Role To Play In Building Families, Institutions And Nations’ -Diana Angwech, ULS Vice President" (2021)

    ‘I Believe Women Have A Foundational Role To Play In Building Families, Institutions And Nations’ -Diana Angwech, ULS Vice President. Glimug. (August 27, 2021)
* I believe that God called me to empower women.
* Women have a foundational role to play in building families, institutions and the nation.
* Empowering a woman who nurtures and influences both the boy and girl child is a key component to a better nation.
* A woman that is secure, confident, grounded, economically empowered has the ability to change the direction of a family and in so doing can change the value system of an individual.
* As I mature as a leader, I realize that leadership is about influence as opposed to position.
* People will always attack you and your decisions even when they are carried out with integrity and a pure heart.
* Leadership is tough because of the weight of responsibility and the demand it places on an individual to lay down their life.
# Anita Kalinde

Anita Kalinde is the Member of Parlament for Thyolo North in Malawi.

## Quotes

* "Right now, I am an Independent member who will able to speak in Parliament without fear or favour, affection or ill-will and this is in line with the oath of office that I swore."
* "As their Member of Parliament, I had to make an informed choice, either to serve their interest or the interest of the party."
** Not afraid to speak out!, by Staff Writter, 19/06/2011, Retrieved 10/11/2023
* Africa needs visionary and transformative that can always incorporate views of women and provide them with a conducive environment for their participation in developing the region.
* In order to encourage more women participation in leadership and government, the world should give them the support they require and create space for them.
* Women play important roles in their community such as nurturing and taking care of their families and community members which makes them loyal and dependable citizens of their nations.
* Women contribute significantly to the development agenda of their nations because they all make decisions that mould children and give life and society existence.
* There is need for the women to work together in collaboration with men and integrate young women into leadership.
# Anne Marie Goumba

Anne Marie Goumba (born 9 October 1954), is a member of the National Assembly of the Central African Republic and as a member of the Pan-African Parliament from the Central African Republic.

## Quotes

* A country without an armed force is not a country.
** CAR’s brand of state failure is unique. Mail&Guardian.(October 2018)
* A country whose security is provided by foreigners is not a country.
** CAR’s brand of state failure is unique. Mail&Guardian.(October 2018)
* Their neutrality and professionalism, which earned them the respect, admiration and gratitude of the people.
** Bill to open up CAR to Rwandan govt and firms. RwandaToday. (June 2018)
* We are open to negotiations. The door is still open provided the rebels’ demands are reasonable.
** Second rebel column moves on Central African Republic capital. Reuters. (March 2013)
* A country without an armed force is not a country.
** Said Anne Marrie Goumba, Mail Guardian (19 October 2018)
* A country whose security is provided by foreigners is not a country.
** Said Anne Marrie Goumba, Mail Guardian (19 October 2018)
* We are grateful to Rwanda, we are grateful to the Rwandan army, we are grateful to the leaders of Rwanda, and then, the Rwandan army came here, let me take this opportunity to express my gratitude because they have given us the great value and because when they came and we meet them in the bar, found them in the women, and we found them in the or on the road they eat shikwange, eating bananas would give us little value.
** Said Anne Marrie Goumba, RBA (9 July 2019)
* their neutrality and professionalism, which earned them the respect, admiration and gratitude of the people.
** Appreciating the RDF, Rwanda Today (9 June 2018)
* The exemplary behavior of the Rwandan Blue Helmets revalorized me more. And then, all the Rwandan residents of the place are proud of them. You cannot understand the immense service that their presence has brought us. Thank you for the government Rwandans and their civilian and military leaders.
** Anne Marie Goumba's relationship with Rwanda, IGIHE (29 January 2015)
# Santa Anzo

Santa Anzo (born in 1975) is a Ugandan model, fashionista, fashion designer and businesswoman, who is the founder, chief fashion designer and managing director of Arapapa Fashion House, based in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.

## Quotes

* If I am going to be associated to anyone, they should embody the values that I embody. I cannot be of you, if you cannot showcase broadly the values that I stand for.
** Santa Anzo said (The Uganda christian news, February 8, 2019)