Fatima Dikko Radda, wife of the governor of Kastina State, Dikko Radda, has been honoured with a prestigious African Iconic Woman of the Century Award at the African Iconic Women Award and Women in Leadership Summit 2024 held in Abuja, the nation’s capital, a few days ago. Best known for her graceful aura and heartwarming smile, Dikko was one of the prominent women in leadership from across countries in Africa who received accolades for their significant contributions to women in their different spheres of influence and domains.
According to the statement on the website of AIWRA, “the African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA) and Women in Leadership Summit 2024 special edition is an initiative designed to celebrate women in leadership, as it is very essential to recognise and appreciate the significant contributions women make in various fields. This is an opportunity to acknowledge their achievements, highlight their unique perspectives, and inspire future generations of women leaders.” The well-attended awards ceremony, which attracted other top dignitaries, including first ladies from African countries, was organised by Face of Democracy (FDN) and is designed to honour outstanding women who are driving national development and stability through their life-changing initiatives.
Described as the First Lady of Class and Grace, Fatima Dikko Radda was honoured in recognition of her humanitarian initiatives since her husband, Governor Dikko Radda, assumed the political leadership of Kastina State. Fatima Dikko Radda, who is the leader of DRAG and PAC-F, has proved over the last year or so that there is much more to her than the First Lady title. Apart from taking care of the home front and allowing her husband to take centre stage and focus on his job, the beautiful woman of substance has also taken it upon herself to compliment her husband’s efforts by reaching out to the women and children in Kastina State. First Lady Fatima Dikko Radda has added efficiency and glamour to the office of the first lady in Kastina State by embarking on projects aimed at lifting Kastina women out of poverty. Hailed as one of the shining lights of First Ladies in Nigeria, Fatima Dikko Radda has been a reliable support system for her governor husband. And her humility is a thing of admiration.