Humuani Alaga

Humuani Amoke Alaga, popularly known as Mama Humuani Alaga was a Nigerian activist and indigenous entrepreneur in the textile business. She was also referred to as a Muminaat who encouraged and influenced women to be active citizens. In 1938, she led protesters to demand equal pay and better working condition for women. In 1958, she founded the Isabatudeen Women's Society with 11 other women. In 1959, she co-founded the National Council of Women's Societies.

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