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Mojatu Female Personality of the year The Sheriff of Nottingham for 2019-2020 is a woman of colour with African origin. Sheriff Patience Uloma Ifediora was elected to office as the Councillor for Aspley Ward in 2015. The relevance of her appointment as Sheriff of the city of Nottingham reiterates importance of the legacy of Robin Hood in nurturing, promoting and upholding the history of Nottingham. As key among the roles of the Sheriff is welcoming visitors to the city and making them feel home, Patience Uloma Ifediora is honoured to serve this noble office. Her appointment serves as a huge milestone in BAME communities as it will encourage people in minority communities to challenge their potentials to the fullest in every sector of life. The Sheriff was born and raised in Enugu, Nigeria and relocated to London in 1998. Councillor Ifediora moved into Nottingham in 2006 and has worked for Nottingham City Council before becoming a councillor. Sheriff Ifediora who holds a BA in History and Masters in Political Science, made history by becoming the first woman from African origin to be elected as a Councillor in Nottingham City. She has served on many committees, including overview and scrutiny, young people and health scrutiny committees, trusts and charities, among others. The Sheriff has been a member of the board of directors of Nottingham City Homes and standing committee for Religious Education, SACRE and has represented Nottingham City Council in many other functions. She is also involved in community events and has established food bank in various places in Nottingham in collaboration with different local organizations. Mojatu Magazine is pleased to award the 2019 Mojatu Female Personality of the Year to the Sheriff of Nottingham 2019-2020 Patience Uloma Ifediora for her tremendous achievement. Sheriff Ifediora has proven herself against the odds and becomes one of the most respected citizens of the City of Nottingham. She serves as a role model and an inspirational figure to members of the BAME community especially African women.
