Janet Nwadiogo Mokelu

Janet Nwadiogo Mokelu (née Nwokolo; 1910–2003) was a Nigerian educator, politician, suffragist, and philanthropist. Quotes "Women are not merely supporters of political parties; we are equal architects of the nation's independence and democratic future." Pioneers of Nigerian Independence: Women in Political Leadership, African Historical Review, 1962. "Extending the franchise to women in Eastern Nigeria is not a concession of power, but the restoration of our fundamental democratic right." Debates on Universal Adult Suffrage in the Eastern House of Assembly, Enugu: Government Printer, 1957. "Economic empowerment for market women and rural traders is the bedrock upon which genuine political independence must be constructed." Eastern Nigeria Legislative Debates and Social Welfare Reforms, Enugu Parliamentary Reports, 1960. "Education gives the girl child the courage to question injustice and the competence to participate in public governance." Women's Educational Advocacy and Civic Leadership in Post-Colonial Nigeria, Historical Education Series. "A legislative assembly that excludes the voices of mothers and market leaders cannot truly claim to represent the will of the people." Reflections on the NCNC Women's Wing and Parliamentary Leadership, Nigerian Political History Archives. External links Category:Politicians