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8. Next came the woman who changed how Nigerians saw the role of first lady. Maryam Babangida.
When general Ibrahim Babangida became head of state in 1985, Maryam Babangida transformed the idea of first lady, she was beautiful, stylish, extremely visible, she was famous for her fashion across the country especially her Gele style, many women started copying how she tied her Gele. But she was not just about fashion, she also created Life for Rural Women Programme ( Better Life Programme).
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Reality Check ✅: She also supported women in rural communities through health programs and economic support. At that time, her era was also surrounded by rumours and political gossips. Over the years her name was sometimes mentioned in speculation around the Gloria Okon drug trafficking story, nothing was ever prove...
Ashem Noel Timayi: She was the most talked about and impactful First Lady Nigeria ever had in my opinion, remembered for her empowerment programs for Women and communities.