Aisha Lawal Saji
Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children & Disabled, Kano State
New Nigeria Peoples Party Kano State
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Bio Summary
Aisha Lawal Saji is the current Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children & Disabled in Kano State. A veteran social worker and gender rights advocate, she brings over two decades of grassroots and institutional experience in women and child protection. She is a key figure in the Yusuf administration’s drive to address gender-based violence and expand social protection schemes for vulnerable populations.
Education
- B.Sc. Sociology — Bayero University Kano (BUK)
- M.Sc. Social Work — University of Maiduguri
- Certificate in Gender and Inclusive Policy Design — UN Women Institute for Gender Equality
Professional Background
- Gender Rights Advocate — Civil Society for Women Empowerment (CSWE)
- Program Director — Women and Children Protection Initiative (WCPI)
- Social Welfare Officer — Kano State Ministry of Women Affairs (prior to appointment)
- UNDP Consultant — Gender Mainstreaming for Local Governance Projects
- Facilitator — National Gender Policy Implementation Framework (NGPIF)