Chidinma Kalu: Engage in what you are interested in
While I was writing this blog post, I did some soul-searching. What makes a lady passionate about girls' and women's empowerment? The answer was not farfetched. Either she was held back by limitations because of her gender, or she knew other women who faced the same issues but, despite the odds, rose up to fight for other women. This is how Chidnma Kalu became an advocate for girls' and women's empowerment. Honestly, I had forgotten that I had reached out to her for a feature. But on this fateful day as I strolled on LinkedIn ville, I got a notification and it was from Chidinma. She started off by apologising for responding late and she gave her reasons. It was good to hear from her. She is the recipient of several accolades notably the most prestigious Chevening Scholarship award from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Armed with support and knowledge, Chidinma has been recognised for her contribution to gender equality. This earned her a nomination