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Barr. Hauwa Abubakar

Barr. Hauwa Abubakar

Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Borno State

All Progressives Congress Borno State

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Bio Summary

Barr. Hauwa Abubakar is the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Borno State. Hailing from Konduga LGA, she brings deep legal expertise, with degrees from both Nigerian and international institutions. A former legal adviser to the governor, she rose to head the ministry in 2022. Known for her role in legal reform, governance, and institutional accountability, she is a respected figure in both legal and public service circles.

Education

  1. LL.B., University of Maiduguri, 2004
  2. Called to the Nigerian Bar, Nigerian Law School, Abuja, 2005
  3. Post‑Graduate Diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations, University of Maiduguri, 2010
  4. LL.M., University of Birmingham, UK, 2015 (TheCable)
  5. Completed leadership and negotiation programmes at Harvard Business School (Management Essentials; Leadership Principles; Negotiation Mastery)

Professional Background

  1. Legal Assistant, National Insurance Corporation (Jan 2006–Dec 2007): Conducted legal research and liaised with lead counsel (TheCable)
  2. Legal Assistant, Dandi Akurunwa & Company (Dec 2007–Jul 2008): Supported litigation and legal advocacy (TheCable)
  3. Legal Assistant, Genesis Law Firm, Birmingham (post-2015) (TheCable)
  4. Special Adviser on Legal Matters to Governor Babagana Zulum (appointed 2020) (TheCable)
  5. Acting Attorney‑General and Commissioner for Justice, Borno State (appointed October 2022) (TheCable)
  6. Member of Presidential Visitation Panel, University of Abuja (April–June 2021) (TheCable)
  7. Member: International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA), International Bar Association, Institute of Consulting and Management (UK), Nigerian Bar Association, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA, UK)

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