Management Team

Hamisu Bala Idris

Hamisu Bala Idris

Managing Director

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Maryam L. Mohammed

Maryam L. Mohammed

Executive Director, Ops and Services

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DR. IBRAHIM B. BOYI

DR. IBRAHIM B. BOYI

Executive Director Business Development and Strategy

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Funmi Femi-Obalemo

Funmi Femi-Obalemo

Head, Benefits Administration

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Yusuf Ismail

Yusuf Ismail

Head, Corporate Strategy

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Ismail Abdul

Ismaila Abdulsalam

Head, Business Development North

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Dorothy Maduagwu

Dorothy Maduagwu

Head, Customer Service

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Yimi Turaki

Yimi Turaki

Head, Human Resources and Admin.

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Isaiah-james

Dr. Isaiah James Ekele, Ph.D, FCA, FCS, FCTI

Head, Investment Department

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Aliyu Mohammed Ali

Aliyu Mohammed Ali

Head, Corporate Communications

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Jude Iriemi

Jude Iriemi

Head, Risk Management

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Ahuruonye C. Louis

Ahuruonye C. Louis

Chief Compliance Officer

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Barridoo Friday

Dr. Baridoo Friday

Head, Business Development, South

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Yusuf Doma

Yusuf Doma

Head, Internal Audit

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Safiya Zailani Ibahim

Safiya Zailani Ibahim

Company Secretary/Head, Legal Department

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HAMISU BALA IDRIS

Managing Director

 
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Mr. Hamisu is a seasoned Banker of repute and Pension Fund Administrator with over two decades of experience in the financial service sector of the economy. A graduate of Urban and Regional Planning from Kaduna Polytechnic and a Master’s degree in Management from Bayero University, Kano.

He began his career with the then Inland Bank Limited in 1999 as a Funds Transfer officer. As a thoroughbred professional, Hamisu Idris later joined the service of the then Broad Bank Limited in 2003 as a Customer Service Manager. After the Banking Consolidation and reforms of 2006, He moved to Fidelity Bank where he served as a Branch Leader.

His career in the Pension Industry started in 2011 when he joined Premium Pension as the head of marketing. He also worked with FUG Pensions, later Veritas Pensions, and Fidelity Pension Managers as Head of Business Development and Strategy. He took his wealth of experience to Investment-One Pension Managers as an Executive Director and was confirmed as Managing Director in 2019.

Until his current appointment, Hamisu joined the Norrenberger Pensions Limited in 2022 as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

In the course of his illustrious banking and Pension career spanning more than two decades, he attended several prestigious local and international training programs and Business schools across the globe.

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Maryam L. Mohammed

Executive Director, Ops and Services

Mrs. Maryam, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science with first-class honors from the University of Abuja and a master’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Lagos, an alumna of the Lagos Business School Senior Management Programme (SMP 69) and also holds prestigious certifications including IT Business Manager Certification (ITBMC), ITIL Version 3, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and ongoing learning

Her professional journey is further enriched by extensive training from renowned institutions such as Harvard University, Wharton Business School, American Management Association and Lagos Business School where she honed her leadership and management skills.

Her career began at NITEL, where she progressed from Programmer/System Analyst to Head of Billing Administration for the Lagos Zone. She played a pivotal role in evaluating NITEL’s online billing system as an active member of the project team. Since joining Premium Pension Limited as a pioneer staff member, she consistently demonstrated her prowess in driving organizational success, held several key leadership positions serving as Head of Operations from 2018 to 2024, she has been instrumental in aligning operational strategies with organizational objectives. Also, stepped in as Ag. Head of Human Resources & Administration; Head, IT and Operations, Lagos; Head, IT & Operations, Lagos and South-West; Deputy Head, Business Development Lagos and South-West Region; Regional Head, Lagos Island.

Maryam’s leadership extends to strategic client engagement, market expansion initiatives, implementation of solutions, expertise in data management/ analysis, and market research has continued to enhance client satisfaction and informed strategic decision-making. Her vision, dedication to excellence and strong origination drive will play a pivotal role in positioning Premium Pension Limited as prominent in Nigeria’s financial services industry.

DR. IBRAHIM BARHAMA BOYI

Executive Director Business Development and Strategy

 

Dr. Boyi began his professional career in the telecommunications sector with Sagem S.A in 2002 before joining MTN Nigeria Communications Limited in 2003, where he contributed significantly to the Financial Operations Department. In 2006, he transitioned into the financial sector with Premium Pension Limited, serving as the Unit Head of Compliance. His expertise in investment analysis led him to the National Pension Commission in 2007, where he worked in Risk Management Department.

Further diversifying his experience, Dr. Boyi moved to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), where he held various strategic positions, including Personal Assistant to the Managing Director/CEO and also work with the Special Assistant to MD/CEO on Investment and Portfolio, Head of the Training (Employee Development and Learning Management), Head of Insurance and a Credit Analyst in Loans Production Department. His broad knowledge and strategic insight have been instrumental in shaping policies and driving investment growth within the financial sector.

Dr. Boyi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Abuja, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bayero University, Kano (BUK), and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Housing Finance from Nottingham Trent University, U.K., which he obtained in 2020. Additionally, He is a Fellow of the Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders, an Associate of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars, an Associate Member of the Institute of Cost Management Accountants, a Member of the Institute of Credit Administration, and a Member of the Institute of Project Managers. His academic background, combined with his extensive industry experience, positions him as a valuable asset to Premium Pension Limited.

As he assumes his new role, Dr. Boyi is expected to lead strategic initiatives that will enhance business development in the Northern region while strengthening the company’s overall strategic direction.

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Funmi Femi-Obalemo

Head, Benefits Administration

Funmi Femi-Obalemo is the Head of Benefit Administration Department. Prior to her redeployment to Benefit Administration, she served as the Chief Compliance Officer of Premium Pension Limited.

Prior to joining the Company, Funmi had gained cognate experience working with reputable companies both in Nigeria and England including Dangote Group, Mitsui OSK Lines, London and The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, where she gained experience in Auditing, Management Accounting, Human Capital Development, Training and Development and Management Consulting.

A pioneer staff of Premium Pension, Funmi started off in the Compliance Department and has held several managerial responsibilities within the Company which includes head of Corporate Communications. She has over 16 years working experience.

She is a strategic thinker with managerial and excellent communication skills. A University of Lagos graduate of Finance, she holds an MBA from University of Ado Ekiti and is an alumnus of Emile Woolfe College, London. A member of the Chartered Institute of Management and Advertising Practitioners’ Council of Nigeria, she has attended several local and foreign trainings in Finance, Management and Communications.

Yusuf Ismail

Head, Corporate Strategy

Yusuf has a huge working experience across companies with interest in Constructions, Educational Services, Trading concerns and leading International Banks. Yusuf has acquired extensive and proven practical experience in Accounting, Financial Management, Project Designs and Implementation, Risk Management Framework and Implementation and Total Business Solutions. An astute banker of many years with an enviable bias for customer service excellence, Yusuf takes pride in having worked in every aspect of Branch Operations and Management. He facilitated the opening of many branches of Oceanic Bank within the country, providing sustainable take off solutions. He has also offered services in Real Estate Investments, Infrastructural Financing and International Financial Bridging Services.

Yusuf has a degree in Accountancy from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and an MBA from the Bayero University, Kano. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Economics Of Nigeria. He has attended various local and international courses and seminars and has also presented papers in different forums.

Yusuf is presently the Head, Corporate Strategy Department of Premium Pension Limited.

ISMAILA ABDULSALAM

Head, Business Development North

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Ismaila holds a B.sc degree in Political Science from the University of Jos, Plateau State and a Mini MBA in Digital Marketing from Rutgers Business School, New Jersey.  He has several years of working experience. He began his working career with Holgate Haulage Limited as an Administrative Officer, and he later rose to the level of Branch Manager Jos Office, before he joined Premium Pension Limited.

Ismaila is a specialist in client interaction services; A Senior Member, Institute of Customer Service of Nigeria and a Certified Customer Service Associate from Service Quality Institute. At various time in Premium Pension Limited he has overseen the Customer Care Department, the Business Development FCT Region, Business Development Northwest Region and the Lagos Business Development Zonal Office. He is currently the Head of Business Development North.

Dorothy Maduagwu

Head; Customer service

Dorothy is the head of Customer Service Department. Until her redeployment to the current position, she was responsible for the Company’s information technology processes. She is well-grounded and experienced in the deployment of information technology in the delivery of pension funds administration.

She has a B.Tech in Mathematics/Computer Science from Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria and also a Masters degree in Computer Science from the African University of Science & Technology, Abuja. She has several ICT certifications to her credit including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Comptia Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH).

Her experience in the Nigerian pension industry with regard to the provision of IT solutions spans over a decade. She was a pioneer staff of the former First Alliance Pension and Benefits Limited where she eventually rose to head the IT Department. She afterwards joined AXA Mansard Pensions (formerly Penman Pensions Limited) as a Senior Manager in February 2012 where she led the IT team for close to four years. She joined Premium Pension Limited in September 2015 as Senior Manager, IT Operations.

Her professionalism, vast experience and a palpable knack for IT solutions provision has complemented in no small measure the company’s drive for excellence. Dorothy’s cumulative experience has now brought to bear in the interface with our teeming members which consolidated the Company’s policy of being customer-centric.

YIMI TURAKI

Head, Human Resources and Admin

Yimi Turaki has a BA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the United States International University-Kenya. She is currently undergoing an MBA with specialization in Human Resource with the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Turaki started her career in 2008 with Kimberly Ryan Ltd, a renowned HR Consultancy as a HR Analyst. She then worked for with a Parking Management/Revenue Generation company in 2011 in Abuja as the Head of Human Resources with staff strength of over 120. As the pioneer HR personnel, she was responsible for talent management, training and development, succession planning, organizational design and competency management. In 2014, she joined the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED Plc). Having been in the Power Distribution Industry for six (6) years, she understands the dynamics of stakeholder management, employee relations, labor disputes, industrial management, welfare management, policy development and implementation, compensation management for a robust and multifaceted organization. Before joining Premium Pensions Limited, she was an in-house HR Consultant to Camiola Global Resources Limited a multi-faceted business organization.

Turaki is an Industrial Psychologist who has over twelve (12) years of experience in strategic planning, setting up structures, getting the right fit/hires, organizational structure, and people engagement. This expertise and experience has led her in achieving favorable methods of acceptable staff resolutions, staff compensations, complex staff negotiations, union harmonization, staff engagement and appropriate policy adoption for implementation for desired results.

Over the years, her managerial skills and delivery of solutions have made her sought after by many organizations-public, commercial, educational, quasi-government, non-governmental that have come across her profile. She has had opportunities to coach and mentor teams and individual staff through various career and personal development goals due to her inter-personal and social demeanor. She is equally a career development coach, and an author. She is a Fellow with the Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development of Nigeria- CIHCD.

Turaki is currently the Head Human Resources and Administration of Premium Pension Limited.

Dr. Isaiah James Ekele, Ph.D, FCA, FCS, FCTI

Head, Investment Department

Dr. Isaiah is a distinguished Fellow (FCA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (FCS) as well as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI). He is also a Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (AMNIM). He is an alumni of Lagos Business School (SMP 90) and a seasoned Professional with almost two decades of work experience in Investment management, Finance, Risk Management, Accountancy, Tax Management and other sectors.
He started his carrier in the financial industry as a Credit Analyst with Offshore Capital & Asset LLC and subsequently became the Account/Finance Manager of the Company. He later joined Think Micro Finance Bank Ltd as the Pioneer Divisional Head, Financial Control where he was involved in setting up the accounting system of the Bank and was also saddled with the responsibility of Finance & Corporate Management, Bank Credit Risk Management, Loan analysis & appraisal, Financial Control and Reporting.

Dr. Isaiah joined Premium Pension Ltd in February 2010 as a Fund Accountant in the Finance Department with the responsibility of reconciliation, valuation and financial reporting of pension funds under management. His experience also include; in-depth understanding of the Capital Market, macroeconomic variables, investment environments, good understanding of the local and global pension industry. Dr. Isaiah was redeployed in January 2012 as the Pioneer Head Investment Approved Existing Scheme (Other Funds) when the National Pension Commission (PenCom) mandated PFAs with asset under management above one hundred billion naira to maintain two (2) Investment Departments. When the Investment Departments where later consolidated as one Department by the Commission (PenCom), he worked as a Portfolio Manager, Head, Investment Research, Senior Portfolio Manager and subsequently two times Acting Head, Investment Department before his appointment and confirmation as the substantive Head, Investment Department.

Sequel to his quest for education, Dr. Isaiah bagged Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Accountancy from the University of Nigeria (UNN), M.Sc. & MBA Degrees in Accountancy (UNN), B.Sc. in Accountancy from University of Maiduguri and Diploma in Accounting from Benue State University (BSU). He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN), Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers (CIS), Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management (CILRM).

Dr. Isaiah attended several trainings on Finance and Investment Management. He has many publications to his credit both on Local and International Journals.

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Aliyu Mohammed Ali

Head ; Corporate Communication

Aliyu Mohammed Ali is a highly experienced corporate communication professional and a versatile public relations practitioner. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications from Bayero University, Kano in 1994. He also attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he obtained a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy in 2004. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administrators (IICA)Mr. Ali commenced the professional practice of public relations when he joined the services of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna as the Deputy Public Relations Officer in 1998. Subsequently joined New Nigerian Development Company (NNDC) Limited; a Northern Nigerian Financial holding conglomerate as a Manager, Corporate Relations in 2005. He was later promoted to Senior Manager and redeployed to Management Services Directorate as head of Human Resources.

While at NNDC Limited he served as a director on the boards of Hill Station Hotel Limited, Jos and Gaskiya Corporation Limited, Zaria. He served as the Deputy Editor of NDA newsletter and also the Editor of NNDC Group Newsletter at various times.

Mr. Aliyu Mohammed Ali was the desk officer of Association of Nigerian Development Finance Institutions (ANDFI) and Northern Development Finance Institutions (NODFI); an umbrella body of all the DFIs in Northern Nigeria and the other parts of the country at large.

He has attended several courses in Strategies for Optimizing Corporate Communications Potentials (SOCCS), Creative Presentation and Public Speaking (CPPS), External Relations and Reputation Management  at School of Media & Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. He has also attended training programmes in Media, Corporate Communications, Human Resources and some other courses on Strategic Management with Phillips Consulting.

Jude Iriemi

Head; Risk Management

Jude is a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an Associate member of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He holds a B.Sc Degree in Accounting from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State and an M.Sc Degree in Accountancy from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.

He started his career in 1995 with Olusimbo Agunloye & Co, a firm of Chartered Accountants as an Audit Trainee, he moved to E. M. Olaleye & Co, also a firm of Chartered Accountants in 1999 as an Audit Senior and joined Patrick Uwakwe & Co (Chartered Accountants) in year 2000 as Assistant Audit Manager.

He worked with NITEL in 2001 as an Officer in the Internal Audit Department, Central Zone Abuja and resigned in 2008 as Senior Officer (Internal Audit, Corporate Headquarters).He joined Premium Pension Limited in 2008 as a Fund Accountant.

Jude served as the Acting Chief Compliance Officer between 2010 and 2013, he was redeployed to Benefit Administration Department in 2013 to head the Benefit Reconciliation Unit and redeployed back to Compliance Department in 2015 as Head, Compliance Operations Unit.

Mr. Iriemi attended a number of courses covering Investment & Risk Management Analysis & Modeling, Practical Portfolio Management (Equity & Bonds), Personal Investing & Multi-fund Structure, Financing Infrastructure Projects, Leadership Competencies, Fraud Investigative Audit & Internal Control, Intensive Training in IFRS, Capacity Building on Customer Care/Service Workshop among others.

Ahuruonye C. Louis

Chief Compliance Officer

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Ahurounye C. Louis is a results oriented and performance driven seasoned professional with 19 years of cognate experience in Finance, Fund Accounting, Internal Auditing, and Internal Control, Operational Risk Management, Information Security Management Systems and Compliance.

Louis is a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an Associate member of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). He holds a B.Sc Degree in Accounting from University of Abuja, and an MBA Degree in Management from Nassarawa State University. He is also a Lead Implementer in ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) from the Professional Evaluation Certification Board (PECB).

He started his career in Abuja, with BNL Engineering and Construction Ltd as an Account officer in 2005 and resigned in 2010 as an Accountant. He then joined Premium Pension Limited in August 2010 as a Fund Accountant in the Finance Department. Over the years, Mr. Louis Ahuruonye has progressively assumed positions of increasing responsibility and worked as Head, Finance Audit Unit, in Internal Audit Department. Head, Operational Risk Unit, in Risk Management Department. Head, Compliance Regulatory Unit and Acting Head, Compliance from June 2023 until he was appointed as the substantive Head, Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer in January 2024.

Louis has attended relevant various trainings both locally and internationally, which includes amongst the following; Forensic Auditing and Investigation Training, Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Control, Developing Leadership Competencies, International Financial Reporting Standard, Developing an Effective Compliance Programme etc.

Dr. Baridoo Friday

Head, Business Development, South

Dr. Baridoo Friday

A seasoned administrator, negotiator, a sales professional and accountant. Baridoo Friday holds a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Marketing from the Prestigious University of Port Harcourt, a Postgraduate diploma (PGD) in Accounting from same university, a Master of Science degree (MSc) and a Ph.D. in Accounting from University of Port Harcourt.

He worked extensively in the oil and gas industry for over a decade and was in active trade unionism during his career in the oil industry before starting his career as a marketing consultant in 2005 with Nigeria French Insurance Plc (NFI), where he was awarded, best price as a marketing consultant for the year 2005.

He joined Premium Pension Limited in 2006 and was latter deployed to Yenagoa in Bayelsa state as the state representative. He moved to Rivers State in the later part of 2006 as the state marketing team Lead.

He was the Zonal Business Manager, South/South in 2007 and was later appointed the Head Business development, South- South/South East in 2012.

Dr. Baridoo served as the Zonal Manager, Zone 5 of the Company in 2018 and presently, he is the Head Business Development, South.

Baridoo has attended several training on strategic marketing, Business Development, Customer relationship management, Sales, Industrial Relations, labour Management, and collective Bargaining within and outside the country.

He is a full member of the Institute of Certified Sales Professionals (ICSP), a senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management (SMCPD and M), a full member of the Nigeria Institute of Management, (Chartered), and a distinguished alumnus of the Lagos Business School (LBS).

Yusuf Doma

Head, Internal Audit

 

Mr. Doma is a well-trained accountant who worked with Akintola Williams Deloitte Chartered Accountants between 2003 and 2009. While in the firm, he worked on audit engagement of various companies private and public, financial and manufacturing. He also worked with Muhtari Dangana and Co, Chartered Accountants, as an Audit Manager carrying out audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and obtaining reasonable assurance that financial statement of the audited company are free from material misstatements.

He also worked with Ashaka cement Plc in various roles between 2009 and 2015, including being the Plant Controller and also the Business Unit Controller in charge of group reporting of the company’s financial details and other milestones in the group’s growth trajectory.

Mr. Doma has attended various on-the-job trainings locally and internationally. He has a degree in Accountancy from Bayero University, Kano and an MBA from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He qualified as a member of ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) in 2006 and is also an associate member of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).

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Safiya Zailani Ibrahim

Company Secretary/Head, Legal Department

 

Safiya Zailani Ibrahim is a distinguished legal professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate law, legal advisory services, and compliance. Demonstrating unwavering integrity, reliability, and diligence, she has consistently contributed to organizational growth through hard work, teamwork, and exceptional dedication.

She started her career with New Nigeria Development Company Limited (NNDC) as a legal officer, after the mandatory one-year of National Service. She worked with the NNDC for close to 3 years. Subsequently, she joined the service of the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2007 as Assistant Manager in the Business Names Department and through redeployments, had the opportunity to work in Customer Service Department, Compliance Department, Registry Department, Corporate Communications Department, and Consent Unit under the Registrar General’s Office. She was privileged to have worked at three different State Offices of the Commission at different times.

In January 2022, Safiya Zailani was employed in Premium Pension Limited as Head, Legal and Advisory Service Unit. In November 2024, she was appointed by the Board as substantive Company Secretary/Head, Legal Services.

A 2002 graduate of Bayero University Kano (BUK), Safiya Zailani was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2004 after successfully completing the Nigerian Law School and passing the Council of Legal Education qualifying examinations for Call to Bar. She subsequently bagged a Masters of Business and Commercial Law Degree (MBCL) from BUK in 2014 after undertaking research work on Legal Mechanism of the Enforcement of Collective Bargaining in Nigeria. She has undergone versatile training within the legal and corporate sphere.

Safiya Zailani is a member of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Mediators and Conciliators.

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