AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, OON, mni, Elected First President of African Women in Law Enforcement Association
In Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 12, 2025 , history was made as AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, OON, mni , was unanimously elected—unopposed—as the first President of the Association of Women in Law Enforcement in Africa(AWLEA) . The newly formed association is the first of its kind, created to address the unique needs and aspirations of African women serving in law enforcement across the continent. In her stirring acceptance speech, AIG Baju reflected on the journey that led to this moment: “I am deeply humbled and honored to stand before you today, as your newly elected President of the Association of Women in Law Enforcement in Africa. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me, and I accept this responsibility with utmost sincerity and commitment.” She celebrated the culmination of three years of tireless effort to establish the association, emphasizing its foundation on sisterhood, solidarity, justice, and service . Her speech outlined a bold and inclusive vision: “O...