Aliu Yesufu, the husband of Aisha Yesufu, a co-founder of the ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ movement, shared an unexpected aspect of the activist’s past. He revealed that when they first met, Aisha was a reserved young woman who felt nervous about speaking in public.
During a symposium in Abuja celebrating the 70th birthday of Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili, husband of former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, Aliu reminisced, “When I married Aisha, she was in her 300 Level. She was not known then. She was shy and hesitant about public speaking.”
Aliu recounted how he used to read speeches for her and coach her on public speaking until she gained confidence. He emphasized the importance of not always asserting authority, especially in relationships, and highlighted the dangers of competing with one’s spouse. …CONTINUE READING
