Gambo Sawaba

Gambo Sawaba
Born
Hajaratu Gambo

15 February 1933
Lavun, Niger State
Died14 October 2001(2001-10-14) (aged 68)
Zaria, Kaduna
NationalityNigerian
EducationNative Authority Primary School, Tudun Wada
Occupation(s)Women's rights activist, Politician, Philanthropist
Political partyNorthern Element Progressive Union (NEPU)
Parents
  • Isa Amartey Amarteifio (father)
  • Fatima Amarteifio (mother)

Hajia Gambo Sawaba (15 February 1933 – October 2001) was a Nigerian women's rights activist, politician and philanthropist.[1][2] She served as the deputy chairman of Great Nigeria People's Party (GNPP) and was elected leader of the national women's wing of Northern Element Progressive Union (NEPU).[3]

  1. ^ Kwewum, Rima (2004). THE GAMBO SAWABA STORY (second ed.). Abuja: Echo Communications Limited. p. 52. ISBN 978-37305-0-9.
  2. ^ Paul, Mamza. "Nigeria's Unsung Heroes (10). Feminism As a Prowess: The Profile of Chief (Mrs.) Margaret Ekpo and Hajiya Gambo Sawaba". Gamji. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  3. ^ "Hajia Gambo Sawaba". NigeriaGalleria. Galleria Media Limited. Retrieved 19 September 2017.