Queen Aishat Audu, the reigning Little Miss Kogi, has made a powerful appeal for enhanced educational safety, digital skills training, and expanded opportunities for girls across Africa to discover and nurture their talents.
Historic Address at African Women Conference
The young advocate delivered her compelling message while speaking to delegates at the 2025 African Women Conference held in Ghana. The significant gathering carried the theme: "Legacy Meets Innovation: Women Forging New Pathways for Africa's Sustainable Development."
According to a statement released in Lagos by her Media Adviser, Mr. Adekunle Aderibigbe, Audu emphasized that African women have already established strong foundations built on leadership, courage, and sacrifice. She stressed that the crucial next step involves ensuring that children, particularly girls, can maximize their potential in today's rapidly changing world.
Education as Foundation for Continental Strength
"Our world is changing very fast," Audu observed during her address. "Children need education, digital skills and opportunities to discover their talents." The young titleholder, who also founded the Queen Aishat Fathia Audu Initiative, presented a clear vision for Africa's future.
She articulated that empowering girls through quality learning represents a major step toward building a stronger continent. "When a girl is educated, she becomes powerful. When a child is guided, the whole community becomes stronger," Audu declared, highlighting the ripple effect of educated female populations.
Call to Action for African Leaders
Audu noted that African children draw inspiration from the resilience and achievements of women across the continent. She emphasized that girls can contribute meaningfully to society when provided with a safe environment and appropriate tools for development.
"We only need a chance, safe schools, good teachers and opportunities to express our talents," she stated, outlining the fundamental requirements for nurturing the next generation of female leaders.
The Little Miss Kogi titleholder urged African leaders and stakeholders to continue opening doors for women and girls, emphasizing that combining legacy with innovation would help Africa achieve sustainable growth. She specifically called for:
- Enhanced safety measures in educational institutions
- Broader access to digital learning resources
- Increased platforms for talent discovery and expression
- Continued support for female empowerment initiatives
Audu expressed gratitude to the conference organizers for providing children with a platform to voice their concerns and acknowledged Nigeria for its consistent support. She attributed her ability to address the international forum to divine strength, pledging to continue learning and working toward becoming a responsible leader for her generation.
