Hajiya Haidzatu Ahmed

Hajiya Haidzatu Ahmed is a Nigerian traditional ruler who has reigned as the Queen of Kumbwada since 1998.

Hajiya is the ruler of the ancient rural kingdom of Kumbwada in Niger, with a population of about 33,000.

[1][2] She succeeded her grandmother as queen of the kingdom, which is ruled by women, in 1998.

[6] As queen, Hajiya settles marriage and land disputes, keeps the peace, and is an advocate for the education of women.

"[5] She rules firmly against divorce and domestic violence against women in Kumbawada, the queen grants women hearings.