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1928–1967

Isa Wali (1928—19 February 1967) was a Nigerian diplomat who served as the High Commissioner of Nigeria to Ghana. Born in Kano state as the fifth child of Sulaiman, the Wali of Kano, and Hajia Maryam Nene, he was a vocal proponent for women's rights in Northern Nigeria, expressing his views through numerous articles that critiqued what he perceived as the oppressive treatment of women in the region.

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As for public life, there is nothing in Islam which prevents a woman from following any pursuit she desires.

Islam has secured equal rights for men and women in various fields of endeavour.

They have been given complete freedom to claim and pursue those rights; the right of opinion, the right of action and the right of belief.

There is no distinct prohibition against her taking part in public leadership—as Aisha, the Prophet's widow, and her leading women colleagues had demonstrated.

Custom has been confused with religion. As a result, the former has been gaining an upper hand.

This country cannot afford to leave half of our population unproductive. The religion of Islam itself does not condone such extravagance.

Custom has been confused with religion.

The majority of Muslims in the region believe quite fanatically that customs like 'Kulle' (purdah), polygamy and concubinage are some of the necessities of Islam, while in fact, the reverse seems to be the case.

For example, the majority of Muslims in the region believe quite fanatically that customs like 'Kulle' (purdah), polygamy and concubinage are some of the necessities of Islam, while in fact, the reverse seems to be the case.

These, however, need to be cleared away immediately and urgently and our womenfolk in Northern Nigeria must be assured of a reasonable future, if our country is to take its rightful place among civilized nations of the world..