Nigerians Feared Dead In Hajj Stampede.

Some of the names of Nigerians who died among the Hajj Stampede Saudi has been revealed. It turned out that; the first female editor from Northern part, Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf was among the victims. She was a political scientist by training and a journalist by profession. And a great advocate of #bringbackourgirls


Also, El-Miskin, Tijjani who was a professor of Islamic studies in the Unversity of Maiiduguri.

May their souls rest in peace. Amen.

She studied journalism at the Moscow Institute for Journalism and International Relations and earned an advanced diploma in journalism and international relations.

Her previous work experience includes working in the Ministry of Information, Kano; editor of Sunday Triumph, Kano; editor of New Nigerian, Kaduna, and editor of Citizen Magazine, Kaduna.

Bilkisu was also a columnist for Daily Trust and LEADERSHIP newspapers. She was a founding member of several NGOs, including Women In Nigeria (WIN), the Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), and Advocacy Nigeria, where she was the executive director.

She was a consultant and trainer in media, gender and conflict management and peace building. She was on the board of FOMWAN, the Nigerian Interfaith Action Association Against Malaria (NIFAAM), Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON), ABANTU for Development, Vision Trust Foundation, and many others. - See more at: http://www.lailasblog.com/2015/09/photo-first-female-editor-from-north.html#more