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Kema Chikwe at78: Integrity and the Making of an Amazing Amazon

 

Dr. Kemafo Nonyerem “Kema” Chikwe, a distinguished Nigerian politician and diplomat, recently celebrated her 78th birthday, marking a life rich in public service, unwavering integrity, and steadfast commitment to family values.

 

Dr. Chikwe’s political journey is marked by several groundbreaking achievements:

 

– Ministerial Roles: She served as Nigeria’s first Female Federal Minister of Transport from June 1999 to 2001, followed by her appointment as the first Female Federal Minister of Aviation from 2001 to May 2003 under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration.

 

– Ambassadorial Appointment: In 2009, she was appointed as Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ireland and Iceland, strengthening diplomatic relations during her tenure.

 

– Political Leadership: Dr. Chikwe held the position of National Women Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), where she championed women’s participation in politics and governance.

 

Throughout her extensive career, Dr. Chikwe has been a paragon of moral uprightness. Notably, she has never been implicated in any financial misconduct, maintaining a spotless record in all her public service roles. Her tenure in various high-profile positions was characterized by transparency and accountability, earning her widespread respect and admiration.

 

Beyond her public life, Dr. Chikwe embodies the virtues of a traditional Igbo woman, balancing her professional responsibilities with her role as a devoted wife and mother. She has successfully raised and protected her family, instilling in them the values of respect and humility.

 

A testament to her respect for family hierarchy is an instance involving her husband. He once instructed that visitors seeking her assistance or political advice should not be allowed into their home in her absence. Dr. Chikwe humbly communicated this directive to her followers, adhering to her husband’s decision without debate, exemplifying her respect for him as the head of the household.

 

Dr. Chikwe’s academic credentials are impressive. She majored in French at the Advanced Teachers’ College, Owerri, and furthered her studies at Queen’s College of the City University of New York, obtaining degrees in French. She also earned a doctorate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in curriculum education.

 

Her passion for education and women’s empowerment led her to establish the Women Leadership Institute in 2017, an international organization dedicated to developing leadership skills among women in Nigeria and across Africa.

 

As Dr. Kema Chikwe celebrates her 78th birthday, her life stands as a testament to integrity, dedication, and the harmonious balance between public service and family commitment. She remains a role model for many, exemplifying the qualities of an “Amazing Amazon” in Nigerian society.

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