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Women Leading the Change • Impact Spotlight

Evidence-led women leaders, trusted by peers, communities, and institutions.

Meet WLC cohort members whose leadership journeys are strengthened by public endorsements, community-facing work, and documented contributions across the A2WG ecosystem.

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Cohort members with the strongest public validation signals

Featured profiles surface the strongest combination of endorsements, evidence-rich testimonials, and verified visibility within this spotlight cycle.

Abest
Featured #1
Abest
Miss
Maiduguri, Nigeria
Endorsements 400
“Actually i have alot of positive things to say about Abest but due to the limited time and engagement that i have i was able to pinpoint some positive points on her!!! See below some points I commented on Abest knew Abest for almost 10 years now, she is a dedicated, hard-working Humanitarian individ…”
Detailed witnesses46
Evidence links0
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Global Esther
Featured #2
Best Cohort Member C1
Global Esther
Ms.
Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Endorsements 154
“I'm honoured to endorse Ayodele Esther, a woman of exceptional character, vision, and impact. Having worked closely with her, I can confidently say that she is one of those rare individuals whose passion for people translates into real, measurable change. Over time, I have witnessed her unwavering c…”
Detailed witnesses18
Evidence links0
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Jonas Happiness Sarki
Featured #3
Jonas Happiness Sarki
National Health Fellow, Researcher, Digital Marketing specialist.
Bauchi, Nigeria
Endorsements 144
“Jonas Happiness Sarki is a purpose-driven leader whose work bridges research, grassroots advocacy, and inclusive governance. As a National Health Fellow, she demonstrates strong commitment to advancing women’s civic participation, particularly at community and local government levels in North East N…”
Detailed witnesses21
Evidence links0
Ranking modeAll
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More cohort members in the spotlight

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Ms charity
Ms charity
Ms
Abuja, Nigerai
87

I am pleased to endorse Charity Ameh as a committed and passionate Public Health Advocate. She has consistently demonstrated strong dedication to improving community heal…

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Ruth Achu
Ruth Achu
Mrs
Abuja, Nigeria
80

Ruth Achu, a passionate financial expert and a result driven developmental professional. I work closely with her in the PMI EVOLVE project USAID. The has proved be young…

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Mrs.
Mrs.
ADVOCATE
MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA
58

I proudly endorse this exceptional woman leader for her unwavering commitment to advancing women’s political participation and strengthening democratic accountability in…

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Adebukola Mariam Idris Fasanya
Adebukola Mariam Idris Fasanya
Ms
Bauchi, Nigeria
54

I wholeheartedly endorse Adebukola Mariam Idris Fasanya for any role or opportunity in development, monitoring and evaluation, or gender advocacy. With over six years of…

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Zainab Adam Yakubu
Zainab Adam Yakubu
Programs and Initiative Consultant
Bauchi, Nigeria
43

I am proud to endorse Zainab Adam Yakubu for her exceptional work in education. She led step-down training for selected staff at our workplace, turning complex concepts i…

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Mrs Esther Lalai
Mrs Esther Lalai
Mrs
Maiduguri, Nigeria
37

I am pleased to write this letter in strong endorsement of Ms. Esther Lalai, a dedicated humanitarian professional working in North-East Nigeria as a Health and Nutrition…

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Ms.
Ms.
Ms
Maiduguri, Nigeria
26

Endorsement for Hadiza Musa I highly endorse Hadiza Musa as a visionary leader and humanitarian practitioner. As the Executive Director of Better Aid Foundation (BAF), sh…

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Fatima Yakubu Yusuf
Fatima Yakubu Yusuf
African Youth Panelist
Bauchi, Nigeria
23

I have known Fatima since our time together in the Mentor Her to Greatness fellowship with the CEPASD Nigeria. We have since collaborated on international fellowships wit…

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Caroline Nanbam Manasseh
Caroline Nanbam Manasseh
Advocate
Bauchi, Nigeria
8

I have known Mrs. Caroline for some time, and I can confidently attest that she is reliable and resourceful.

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Mrs
Mrs
Advocate
Yola, Nigeria
6

Elizabeth Stephen Goji is a powerhouse for change! Her tireless efforts in promoting women's empowerment and combating GBV have made a lasting impact. I'm honored to endo…

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Ogechukwu Oputa
Ogechukwu Oputa
Advocate
Abakaliki, Nigeria
6

Ogechukwu is nothing short of proactive, industrious and innovative,she will be a good return on investment. She has my endorsement.

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Hadiza Izge
Hadiza Izge
Journalist
Maiduguri, Nigeria
1

Hadiza is always ready to learn and contribute in the group.

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BARR.
BARR.
BARR.
ABUJA, NIGERIA
1

An active member of the cohort, very calm to work with.

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Ms.
Ms.
Executive Director
Maiduguri, Nigeria
0

Impact story is being verified through endorsements.

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WLC Research
Women Leading the Change (WLC) 2026

Evaluating the Impact of Strategic Communication in Women’s Participation and Representation in Civic Leadership, across the Six Geographical Zones in Nigeria

Ayodele Esther Olamide, Idris Fasanya Adebukola Mariam, Yusuf Fatima Yakubu, Okubre Blessing Mfon, Izge Hadiza Abdullahi, Oputa Ogechukwu Helen

This study examines how strategic communication influences women’s participation and visibility in leadership across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Guided by Framing Theory…

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