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.