What happens when power meets purpose and influence becomes a tool for transformation? Dr Halima Alfa’s extraordinary power and life journey offers a tantalizing glimpse into possibilities and this is because without mincing words, few figures in the KOGI EAST senatorial district commands real attention like Barrister (Dr) Halima Alfa: a woman whose life journey reads like a gripping narrative of ambition, resilience and extraordinary triumphs.
From a courtroom and philanthropy and presently politics, her journey has been one of breaking barriers and rewriting the script of what is possible for women in Kogi state and most importantly the people of Kogi east senatorial district. But even as her legacies takes shape, one cannot help but wonder what will this political Amazon of note conquer next.
Born into a family that instills the values of service and resilience, Dr Halima Alfa’ s ascent was inevitable but the heights she would reach were unimaginable. With a PhD in law degree from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University popularly known as A.B.U., she made her mark when she stormed into Nigeria’s legal scene with a fire that couldn’t be ignored. Her mastery of her profession made her indispensable to high profile clients navigating Nigeria’s turbulent economic and legal landscape. Yet for Barrister Halima Alfa, the nursing profession was just the beginning.
In 1999, she stormed many by stepping into politics by joining a sector often dominated by men and wasting no time making her presence felt immediately. Her daily debates and comments about political issues of the day were bold and transformational.
Her advocacy for women and children till this day stands her out among her peers by being relentless. But beneath her political achievements lays a deeper question; was Kogi east senatorial district ready for the wind of change Barr Dr Halima Alfa’ was ready to bring?. The answer is now yes because with her expected bold reforms and tireless work ethics on women, children rights and the well being of her people which will ultimately leave critics scrambling and allies rallying behind her makes the time right for her to go to the Senate in 2027.
Even now not in the Senate, her drive to empower women took on a life of its own. Barr Halima Alfa’ s advocacy wasn’t confined to speeches on politics alone, it was action oriented, creating opportunities for women in education, business, and politics. She championed causes that others feared to touch, building a legacy that continues to ripple through generations.
But just when it seemed she had reached the Pinnacle of her influence, she voted yet again-this time, serving as the untribalized, development oriented, unbiased and a unifying and rallying point to all ethnic groups in the state. She is one of the unrelenting supporter of the present administration in the state led by governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and really unapologetic about it because of her believe that at this time he was the best man for the job of governing the state. Her philanthropic pursuits and gestures adds another layer to her enigmatic persona. Whether funding healthcare initiatives for her people, empowering underserved communities or championing education, Halima Alfa’ s impact has been profound. But for every life she has touched there is a growing apprehension of what comes next for her. Her vision for a fairer equitable society feels like a promise yet to be fulfilled-and one cannot help but feel the weight of what is still to come.
Halima Alfa’ s journey is intriguing with each step, she has defied all expectations, conquered unchartered territories and set new standards for leadership. But her story is like an unfinished symphony, every accomplishments, every bold move leaves us wondering about the crescendo that lies ahead.
With responsible children, one thing is certain, Barr Halima Alfa’ is far from done. Her story is testament to the power of vision, influence and a relentless spirit yet unwilling to settle. As the chapters in her life continues to unfold, the people of KOGI east senatorial district and the world waits breathless to see how this extraordinary trailblazer will write the next page by going to the next Senate armed already with the tools to succeed.
– Musa Wada, a public affairs analyst, sent this piece from Abuja.
