Hannatu Asheolge

KADUNA STATE, Nigeria — It’s May, and Hajia Amina Akoma is planting rice on her farm in northwest Nigeria. Her feet sink into the brown, wet soil as she squats to press rice seeds into the ground. She follows a strict schedule every year: clearing in April, planting in May, and harvesting between October and November, just before the dry season, called harmattan. Akoma was born into a family of small-scale farmers in southern Kaduna.

“You Are Already Her.” That sentence set the tone for the HerSynergy Tribe Summit, a gathering designed to help young women find clarity in their careers, embrace new opportunities, and unlock their full potential. Themed “Unleash Her Potential,” the summit created a space for learning, reflection, and meaningful connection.

Aso-ebi is a uniform fabric worn by family and friends to show unity and support during special events such as weddings or burials. However, a common issue is that many people struggle to find rewear value in these outfits, even though they aren’t fast fashion. As a result, they often keep them until they no longer fit or end up discarding them, contributing to fashion’s growing waste problem.