Designations Program Assistant

Aisha Datti Ameen is a Program Assistant with Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN). In this role, she oversees the pro bono cases handled by the organization. She brings her 6 years of expertise and experience in courtroom litigation, mediation, strategic planning and case management.

Aisha has previously worked as a volunteer gender officer and human rights defender and was involved in several Public Interest Litigation matters at the Center for Human Rights and Social Advancement (CEFSAN). Part of her experience involves handling pro bono legal matters relating to marital issues and domestic violence, child abuse and molestation, custody and maintenance of children, and sexual and gender-based violence. She also gained extensive experience in Civil and Commercial Litigation, legal drafting, legal research & problem analysis, and case management while working with a private Law Firm, Monument Attorneys.

She obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree (L.L.B) from the University of Abuja and her Barrister at Law (B.L) Certificate from the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja. Aisha is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and a member of the ADR/Litigation Committee of the International Federation of Women Lawyers.

Tobiloba Adekunle works as a Program Assistant at the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, recognized also in the likeness of Partners West Africa Nigeria.

He served a 12-month tenure in the capacity of Program Intern at PWAN, followed by a Youth service stint with the National Orientation Agency.

In addition to his prior experiences, he served as an Accountability Monitor under the auspices of the Rule of Law and Accountability (RULAAC).

He has received training in proposal composition and monitoring and appraisal. He has also completed a course on conflict resolution and promoting peace through the United States Institute of Peace.

Tobiloba holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from IAEC Lome, Togo.

Zainab Mohammed Waziri is a Program Assistant at the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN).

She assists the program officers and managers in designing and management of PWAN’s portfolio in Borno state( humanitarian assignments and projects) to improve integrity and strengthen institutions, manage and coordinate program activities associated with different programs areas, represent the company brand in public events such as conferences, meetings, workshops etc., assist to achieve program requirement within budgets, established time frame, standards of quality and ensure compliance with donor requirement.

She has previously worked in the humanitarian development sector with 8 years of working experience in different sectors which include Child protection, Gender-Based Violence, Mine action, data collection, water and sanitation hygiene, and livelihood within several governmental and international governmental organizations in northeast Nigeria.

She possesses excellent organizational skills, teamwork, leadership, and project management skills which have contributed to the success of several projects.

She obtained her first degree at the University of Maiduguri in 2014 where she studied BSc. Microbiology and master’s in environmental management from the same university but in View.

She obtained a certificate of training which include Gender and Diversity Inclusion -GICHD 2021. Protection in Humanitarian Action, Hostile Environmental First Aid Training (HEFAT 2021), Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Hazardous Environmental Awareness Training (HEAT)etc.

 

Olekwu Okpeje Obe is a Program Assistant with the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria.

She interned with PWAN for 1 year as a Program Inter and 1 year as an NYSC Member with PWAN.

She also worked as a Field Researcher with the Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy (IRIAD) and as a volunteer with the Nigeria Red Cross Society for the year 2021-2022.

She has received training in proposal writing, Resource Mobilization and Fundraising, Communication and Engagement Strategies and Leadership development

She has a certification in Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Accountability in emergencies (MEAL) and an international peace and Security ambassador award from Kingslanding Humanitarian Foundation.

Olekwu is a Criminology and Security Studies graduate from the University of Ilorin.

Alache Tina Inalegwu is a Program Assistant with the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria.

She interned with PWAN for 6 months as a Program Intern and has been growing and learning on the job.

She also worked as an Admin with the Nigeria Airforce in Enugu NYSC year 2016 -2017, she has also worked as a sales representative, so she has sales and marketing experience.

Alache is a Sociologist and Anthropologist, she graduated from the University of Maiduguri Borno state, she is a caterer at Reddish Culinary School and has a diploma in Catering,

Alache also has a certificate in home economics and management from the College of Agriculture in Maiduguri, Borno state.

Comfort Usman Kariko is a Program Assistant at the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative, also known as Partners West Africa Nigeria, Kaduna Office.​ She has a keen interest and expertise in Criminal justice reform and Conflict Resolution.

She is a fellow of the Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship by Beyond Borders, Scotland and is trained in Conflict Analysis and Peace mediation by the United States Institute of Peace, Childs Rights Theory and Practice by Harvard Online and is also trained in fundraising for non-profits and in Project Management.​

She has implemented projects with a focus on Youth inclusion in Peacebuilding processes and Youth accountable participation in Governance. In her role as a Program Assistant, she engages in the provision of free legal services for human rights Defense and access to justice for SGBV Victims and also engages in research, capacity building and advocacy for the implementation of government policies such as United Nations Resolution 2250, Administration of Criminal Justice Act/Law.

Earlier in her career, she worked as an Independent Monitor with the World Health Organization and later as a State Monitor with the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Development Agency where she supervised the vaccination of children against the Wild Poliovirus and assessed Routine Immunization Coverage in Kaduna State.
She obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) from the University of Jos, Nigeria, a B.L from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja and is currently undertaking an MSc. Program on Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at the National Open University of Nigeria.