University of Nottingham Women Leaders of Afrika Society
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PRESIDENT
Alinda Mutabazi
Nationality: Ugandan
Favourite food from home: Kalo (Ugandan millet bread) with stew and eshabwe.
A song that reminds me of home: Oswadde Nnyo
Professional aspirations: Policy work in Afrika
VICE PRESIDENT
Merit Ugwa
Nationality: Nigerian
Favourite food from home: Jollof Rice
A Song that reminds you of home: Were by Teni
Professional aspirations: I aspire to excel as a top-tier corporate lawyer, specialising in real estate, client management, finance, and technology. Additionally, I aim to become a masterful and regained writer and public speaker.
GENERAL SECRETARY
Ifeoluwapo Ijaware
Nationality: Nigerian
Favourite food from home: ofada rice and sauce with Plantain, egg, fish and a lot of meat.
A song that reminds me of home: Shiga by vector
Professional aspirations: A solicitor​​
PUBLICITY OFFICER
Berucha Ssali
Nationality: Ugandan
Favourite food from home: Matoke and g-nuts
A song that reminds me of home: Sitya Loss by Eddy Kenzo
Professional aspirations: To become a medical doctor and entrepreneur
FINANCE OFFICER
Patience Awor
NationaIity: Ugandan
​Favourite food from home: Offals
A song that reminds me of home: kachumbali by Quex Music UG
Professional aspirations: I aspire to build a brand that outlives me through improving people’s lives. While I am not entirely sure what this will be as I have broad interests in the pharmacy/healthcare sector, energy sector, lifestyle and spiritual I believe a career in chemical engineering gives me the skills to achieve this dream.
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PROJECTS MANAGER
Tania Bita
Nationality: Kenyan
Favourite food from home country: Pilau
A song that reminds me of home: Every Sauti Sol song
Professional aspirations: My main career goal is to be a corporate solicitor, however, I hope to use my passion for children's rights to ensure that all children receive education regardless of where they're from.
EVENTS/ SOCIAL OFFICER
Oluwadara Oke
Nationality: Nigerian
Favourite food from home: Ayamase and white rice ​
A song that reminds me of home: Fuji vibe Asake
Professional aspirations: Medical physicist​
WELFARE AND EDI OFFICER
Kamsiyonna Ukatu
Nationality: Nigerian​
Favourite food from home: Jollof rice
A song that reminds you of home: Me you 1 by the cavemen
Professional aspirations: Human Rights Lawyer​
CHIEF EDITOR
Maryam J-K Gadzama
Nationality: Nigerian
Favourite food from home: Danwake
A song that reminds me of home: No one like you by P Square
Professional aspirations: Barrister and subsequently a Judge.
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Nwadinma Amuchaezi
Nationality: Nigerian
Favourite food from home: Jollof Rice + BBQ Chicken + coleslaw + fried plantain + chinchin as dessert :)
A song that reminds me of home: Okaka by Frank Edwards
Professional aspirations: An economist that assists third world Countries
ASSISTANT PUBLICITY OFFICER
Iremide Keshinre
Nationality: Nigerian
Favourite food from home: Abula
A song that reminds me of home: Forever Sweet by Dotti the deity
Professional aspirations: Legal Consultant, Lobbyist, Writer, Writer, Media Personality, Actress
ASSISTANT PUBLICITY OFFICER
Amaka Omu
Nationality: Nigerian
Favourite food from home: Banga and Starch
A song that reminds me of home: Rotate by Wande coal
Professional aspirations: Lawyer, Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer
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