Iyimoga, Rabiatu Abdulkarim
IYIMOGA, RABIATU ABDULKARIM LL.B (BUK); B.L (NLS); PNM (ICMC); Msc.(NDA) 0806 318 0405 ajimaiyimoga@gmail.com Iyimoga, Rabiatu Abdulkarim, a legal practitioner with 14 years’ experience and a professional Negotiator and Mediator with requisite skills in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). She is a seasoned public servant and administrator. In her career, Rabiatu has worked several government agencies that focus on developmental programmes of the Federal Government of Nigeria, African Union and United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. She is very passionate about the promotion of peace, justice and strong institutions as she has been involved in many collaborations with several organizations. A graduate of Bayero University, Kano, Rabiatu is also an alumna of the Nigerian Defence Academy where she earned a Master’s Degree in International Affairs and Strategic Studies. KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Alternative Dispute Resolution Professional Negotiation and Mediation Project Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Islamic Risk Management Skills Advisory Excellence in Islamic Finance EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS MSc. (International Affairs and Strategic Studies), Nigerian Defence Academy Member, Nigerian Bar Association Member, Institute of Chattered Mediators and Conciliators, Nigeria Certificate in Islamic Investment Structures, Capital Market, Risk Management and Corporate Governance(Islamic Institute of Southern Africa) Islamic Economics(Centre for Islamic Economics, Islamic International University of Malaysia) Member, PeaceHub Nigeria WORK EXPERIENCE ORGANIZATION ROLE YEAR Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals(OSSAP-SDGs) Assistant Legal Adviser August 2015-till date National Agency for Great Green-wall(NAGGW) Legal Officer March 2015-August 2015 National Poverty Eradication Programme(NAPEP) Assistant Legal Adviser 2012-2014 New Partnership for Africa’s Development(NEPAD Nigeria) Assistant Legal Adviser 2009-2012