By Hon Alfa Tijani.
An ageless national icon. She is a mother to all and an epitome of honesty, integrity and dignity. She is a rare gem, a symbol of fineness and firmness, a woman of substantial depth on all matters, a devout and dedicated Muslim, a successful business tycoon, a legal luminary, a faithful and committed wife, and indeed a case-study for current generation of women leaders and those yet unborn.
She is an embodiment of primordial and contemporary history, symbol of peace and unity, a fashionist of repute and stickler to discipline and transparency, whose indelible imprints on the sands of time would be hard to erase.
She is a very simple woman, extremely very simple. She is very trusting. Once she trusts you, she totally abdicates mistrust of any kind. However, you find people taking advantage of that. If you are close to her, you will see that she is a very humble woman, because she is not carried away by trappings of office. Above all, she is a passionate woman, she is passionate about governance and delivery on her promises. She is in a hurry to deliver what she promised people because she wants to be very close to God. Perhaps, because of the challenges she went through after the death of Abubakar Audu. But, the fact remains, for Abubakar Audu to make impact; he needs a strong army of which Barrister Halima Alfa is one of these captains.
The mention of the name of Hajia Barrister Halima Alfa, which has become a household name in Nigeria’s political terrain today and in the law profession circle will easily ring a bell. The reason is not far-fetched. Hajia Barrister Halima Alfa as she is fondly called has worked diligently to earn the popularity and reputation she currently enjoys.
As a matter of principle, she believes that good name and integrity are golden. In her daily life she maintains low profile and ensure that her image is intact while her works speak for her.
Back at home, she is respected not only in the State of Kogi but beyond. Her humane disposition and passion for the well-being of the people in Kogi State in general has endeared her to the State. She is seen as the epitome of change that is reshaping the entire landscape of Kogi State and that of Nigeria. No wonder an elated member of her township development union told her in clear terms that they were solidly behind her come rain come sunshine.
They said that their community has never gotten to this enviable level in their chequered political history.
She never gives up. She goes after what she wants in life and she doesn’t quit, no matter how difficult the going may get.
She is not afraid to speak her mind. She is respectful in all situations and confident in supporting her beliefs, no matter what the consequences.
The ability to inspire naturally resides within her.
A woman that knows her worth and doesn’t measure herself against another woman, but stands strong, calm and self confident.
She is a woman of strength, courage and dignity; one who values herself and fights for what she believes in. And she is a woman who will not give up her dreams.
