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Hon. Margaret Icheen

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Hon. Margaret Icheen

Name
Hon. Margaret Icheen
State of Origin
Benue
Zone
North Central
Sector of Achievement
Politics & Governance
Profession
Politician, An educationist & Administrator
Year of Induction
Not provided
Posthumous
No

Landmark Achievement

First Female speaker of a State House of Assembly

Reasons for Induction

Political Impact - National/African, Education Impact - State, Sports Administration Impact - National, Gender Advocacy Impact - Continental.

Biography

Margaret Icheen, born 26 June 1957 in Benue State, is a Nigerian pioneer in education, politics, and sports. She began her career as a primary school teacher in 1977 and rose to become Principal of the Women Education Centre. She later served as Benue State Commissioner for Education. On 31 May 1999, she became the first female Speaker of a State House of Assembly in Nigeria and Africa, presiding over the Benue State Assembly until 2003. Legacy: Known for shattering gender barriers and advocating women’s inclusion in leadership. Her guiding belief: “Women should rise to be part of the development of this country.”