Natasha Akpoti, Boma Goodhead shortlisted for African Iconic Women Recognition Awards

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the senator representing Kogi central, and Boma Goodhead, the lawmaker representing Akuku/Asari Toru constituency in Rivers, have been shortlisted for the 2024 African Iconic Women Recognition Awards (AIWRA).

AIWRA is organised by Face of Democracy Nigeria (FDN) to recognise outstanding women for their contributions to peace-building and national development. 

Alexander Ajagbonna, FDN project director, said the organisation is confident with the profiles of the award nominees.

Ajagbonna said the awardees will be decorated on May 23 at the congress hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. 

He said the awards recognise the roles played by the nominees in advancing the growth and development of women and children in their various constituencies and nation at large. 

Natasha Akpoti rose to prominence during the 2023 general election when she contested to represent Kogi central senatorial district in the national assembly. 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Abubakar Sadiku-Ohere, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the election.

However,  the election petition tribunal sitting in Lokoja, Kogi state capital and the court of appeal declared and affirmed Natasha Akpoti as the duly elected senator for Kogi central.

On her part, Boma Goodhead is described as “a dogged and fearless fighter, who has contributed immensely to the advancement of democracy as well as the development of her constituency”.