A city pioneer
This is particularly pertinent in Bradford, and the surrounding area, where there has been a distinct lack of role models to inspire Muslim women.
As Coun Ikram demonstrated with her eloquent remarks before she wears the Mayoral robes for the first time next week, she could prove just such a role model, and through setting an example, further encourage community cohesion.
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Hide AdAlso central to this remarkable councillor’s vision is a desire to foster a new spirit of “active citizenship” as she looks to bring Bradford’s ethnic communities closer together.
Ten years on from race riots that so scarred Bradford, it is particularly symbolic that this important city can elect a social pioneer, like Naveeda Ikram, as its first citizen. We wish her well with her efforts to lead by example.