Alumni Excellence: UNIMAID Alumnus Ahmad Alhaji Lawan Appointed UN-PAF Director for Borno State

Alumni Excellence: UNIMAID Alumnus Ahmad Alhaji Lawan Appointed UN-PAF Director for Borno State The University of Maiduguri Alumni Association proudly celebrates Ahmad Alhaji Lawan, an alumnus of the University and the current Registrar of the University of Maiduguri, on his appointment as Director for Borno State of the United Nations Peace Ambassadors Foundation (UN-PAF). The appointment, announced by the Office of the Africa High Commissioner of UN-PAF, places Mr. Lawan in a strategic leadership role responsible for coordinating and advancing the Foundation's programmes and activities across Borno State. In this capacity, he is expected to provide leadership in areas including peacebuilding, conflict prevention, dialogue and reconciliation, social cohesion, humanitarian and community development, youth empowerment, women's participation, human rights and sustainable development. His responsibilities will also extend to capacity building, education, community resilience, strategic partnerships and initiatives supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A Distinguished Son of UNIMAID Mr. Lawan's appointment is another proud moment for the University of Maiduguri community and reflects the growing contribution of its alumni to leadership, public administration, education, peacebuilding and national development. A seasoned university administrator, Mr. Lawan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education (B.A. Ed.), Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Science in International Relations (M.Sc.). He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators (ANUPA) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators (IPMA) and the Chartered Institute of Corporate Administrators (CICA). His professional journey and elevation to the position of Registrar of our great University demonstrate a sustained commitment to institutional development, administration and service. Celebrating Alumni Impact For the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association, achievements such as this reinforce our conviction that UNIMAID alumni continue to make meaningful contributions across institutions, professions and communities within Nigeria and beyond. The new responsibility is particularly significant given Borno State's experience and the continuing importance of peacebuilding, reconciliation, youth engagement, community resilience and sustainable development across the region. The Global Executive Committee and the entire University of Maiduguri Alumni community congratulate Ahmad Alhaji Lawan on this well-deserved appointment. We wish him wisdom, strength and success as he takes on this additional responsibility and contributes towards the advancement of peace, development and stronger communities. Congratulations to one of our own. Great UNIMAID! Great Alumni! Unity • Structure • Impact