wELCOME TO nIGERIA

With a lifelong devotion to education, I have spent the past forty years championing the empowerment of girls and young women in Nigeria. My journey has taken me from the classroom to leadership roles across several states, always guided by the belief that education is the most powerful tool for personal and societal transformation.

I began my academic journey at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in History. Driven by a passion for deepening my understanding of our society’s past and the role of education in shaping the future, I went on to complete my Master of Arts in History at Bayero University, Kano. I further enhanced my professional skills at the Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

My professional career started as a teacher with the Borno State Government at Yerwa Government Secondary School and Government Girls’ Secondary School, Bama. In 1991, I joined the Federal Ministry of Education, where I have served in various capacities, including:

- Teacher at Federal Government College, Kano

- Teacher at Federal Government Girls’ College, Minjibir

- Principal at Federal Government Girls’ College, Monguno, Borno State

-Principal at Federal Government Girls’ College, Bajoga, Gombe State

- Principal at Federal Government Girls’ College, Potiskum, Yobe State

- Quality Assurance Officer at Federal Education Quality Assurance Services, Kano

- SDG Desk Officer at the Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja

Throughout my career, I have been especially passionate about girl-child education. I believe that when girls are given the opportunity to learn, they become pillars of strength in their families and catalysts for positive change in society. As principal in several girls’ schools, I have worked to create safe, inspiring, and inclusive environments where young women can excel and pursue their dreams.

In addition to my administrative and teaching roles, I have contributed to educational research and literature. My master’s thesis explored the introduction of Western education in Northern Nigeria, a subject close to my heart. I am also the author of “Women in Nigerian History,” published by Zed Press in 1982, which highlights the vital roles women have played in our nation’s development.

Now, as I take on the role of President of this esteemed organization, I am filled with renewed commitment and vision. My goal is to further our mission by advocating for quality education, supporting underprivileged children, and breaking down barriers that prevent girls from reaching their full potential. I look forward to working with our dedicated team and partners to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

 Education has been my life’s calling, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue this journey with all of you.

Professor Aisha Indo Mohammed is from the Jama'are Local Government Area of Bauchi State. A Nigerian by Nationality, Prof. Aisha completed her undergraduate education, Masters and Doctoral (PhD) in Educational Psychology at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Prof. Aisha has also completed a number of programs and certifications including an e-learning course.

As for her career and professional experience, Prof. Aisha has worked with Ahmadu Bello University since 1990 as a lecturer, teaching and supervising both undergraduates and postgraduate students. During her tenure Prof. Aisha has served as the adviser of more than 90 students at a Masters level, and more than 25 current and graduated doctoral students. She serves as internal examiner for departmental, faculty and beyond, as well as an external examiner at different universities. 

Prof. Aisha has held multiple administrative positions at a Faculty and University levels including Head of Section, Assistant Faculty Examination Officer, Faculty Examination Officer, Postgraduate Coordinator, and Head of Educational Psychology and Counselling (HOD). Prof. Aisha has so far published over 40 Journal Articles in “Peer Reviewed Journal” and official proceedings, and wrote 2 textbooks in her field of Specialty.

Prof. Aisha followed in the footsteps of her late father Mohammed Jidda Jama’are, who was a prominent school teacher in his early career and an administrator. A role model worthy of emulation, Prof. Aisha is passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of under-privileged children and adolescents through active participation in community reach-out initiatives, honor societies, mentoring to educational excellence and vocational skills by serving as a Member and Board of Trustee in different NGOs organizations in Nigeria. Her hobbies are Reading, Writing, Travelling and navigating around her computer.

Mohammed Inuwa Atta attended Bayero University, Kano Nigeria and graduated with a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry. He also earned an M.Sc. degree in Chemistry and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), both from Bayero University, Kano Nigeria.

Mohammed started his career as an assistant lecturer with Borno College of Basic Studies, Maiduguri Nigeria and became Head of the Department of Chemistry. He then began his banking career with the Continental Merchant Bank where he worked in corporate banking and treasury, and later moved to the African International Bank, where he worked in customer service, retail banking and risk management. In 2003 he transferred his services to Nigerian Mobile Telecommunication Limited as a Senior Manager, Sales and Marketing and then as Senior Manager, Human Resources in charge of staff welfare and compensation. He has attended various courses in Banking and Finance, Management, Marketing and Human Resources.

Mohammed is retired and currently serves on the Board of the Starfield Childrens Academy and Hadiza Imam Women Centre (HIWC). Since retiring, he has focused his energy on community work and social mobilization. Mohammed has been recently nominated and has offered to serve on the Board of Trustees as Board Member and active Treasurer to drive the successful launching of Million Children Empowerment and Growth Initiative (MCGEI) in Nigeria to achieve its objectives.

Dr. Ahmed Usman earned B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering and M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water) from the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. He earned his Ph.D. (Soil and Water Engineering) from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, Nigeria.

Dr. Ahmed has earned scores of training certificates including a Certificate of Proficiency in Information System Management from APTECH World Wide Institute, India, Procurement of Goods and Equipment and Selection of Consultancy Services held at Pan-African University Lagos Business School by The World Bank Group, and Procurement in Advanced Selection of Consultants at the Eastern & Southern African Management Institute, Durban, South Africa. 

Dr. Ahmed is currently the Senior Lecturer (Soil and Water Engineering) and Head of the Department of the Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria. Prior to his current position, Dr. Ahmed served as the State Coordinator, World Bank Assisted, Second National Fadama Development Project, Bauchi State, Nigeria, and as the Director of Engineering, Bauchi State Agricultural Development Program (BSADP), among many other positions in the field of his expertise.

Dr. Ahmed is no stranger to serving communities at the state and local government level. In his his early career, he served as the Representative to Bauchi State, Nigeria at the National Select Technical Committee on Soil Erosion and Flood Control under the National Ecological Funds, a Member of the Federal Government/World Bank/States-Joint Team on the Internal Project Completion Review (ICR) of the Multi-States Agricultural Development Project (MSADP II), Bauchi State, Nigeria, and State Team Leader, Project Internal Mid-Term Implementation Review (MTR) of the Second National Fadama Development Project (Fadama II), Bauchi State, Nigeria.