LAWAL MUKHTAR

Public Service Leader | Blockchain & AI Enthusiast | Community Engagement Specialist
Kofar Kaura Katsina, NG.

About

Highly accomplished public service professional with over 15 years of experience in leading community sensitization campaigns, driving civic education, and implementing development programs across Nigeria. Proven expertise in leveraging emerging technologies like blockchain and AI to address societal challenges, coupled with a strong track record in project management, team leadership, and fostering significant behavioral change and public engagement. Seeking to apply a unique blend of public sector acumen and technological foresight to impactful roles in community development, digital transformation, or policy implementation.

Work

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
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Assistant Chief Executive Officer

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Summary

Led public awareness and sensitization campaigns across multiple communities, driving behavioral change and public engagement in critical national initiatives.

Highlights

Spearheaded a sensitization campaign in Dambatta LGA, targeting over 20 communities, which promoted safe sanitation methods and led to significant behavioral change, cleaner environments, and improved public health awareness.

Coordinated a comprehensive sensitization campaign in Bagwai LGA, engaging over 500 participants and thousands via social media, fostering civic responsibility and national unity.

Played a key role in the Nationwide Security Consciousness Campaign, directly engaging over 700 participants and generating widespread positive feedback on security, tax reforms, and human rights.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
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Principal Executive Officer

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Summary

Orchestrated and executed public awareness campaigns and interfaith initiatives focused on voter education, maternal and child survival, and community development.

Highlights

Led public awareness campaigns for the 2023 general elections in Dambatta LGA, resulting in increased voter turnout and a peaceful election process.

Executed the Faith for Life (F4L) program in collaboration with UNICEF, conducting interfaith training for religious leaders on maternal and child survival and child rights issues.

Organized local government-level training on child health, vaccinations, and birth registration, fostering interfaith collaboration and increasing awareness.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
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Principal Executive Officer II

Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Summary

Implemented community mobilization strategies and coordinated with local organizations to develop a State Social Register for vulnerable households.

Highlights

Implemented community mobilization strategies, coordinating with local CBOs and RBOs, to develop a State Social Register covering over 50 communities in Shanono, Ungogo, and Nassarawa LGAs of Kano State.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
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Senior Executive Officer/Assistant Public Relation Officer

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed public relations, facilitated media engagement, and coordinated press releases to enhance agency visibility and public awareness.

Highlights

Managed public relations activities, facilitating media relations and coordinating press releases, leading to a 20% increase in media coverage of agency initiatives.

Significantly improved public engagement and awareness of agency programs through strategic communication and outreach efforts.

ABM 2015 Transition Committee (Ad-hock Committee)
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Committee Member (Secretariat)

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Provided administrative support and coordinated meetings for a government transition committee, contributing to policy recommendations and organizational efficiency.

Highlights

Provided administrative support and coordinated meetings, contributing to a smooth government transition and the formulation of key policy recommendations.

Recognized by the Transition Committee leadership and Executive Governor for exceptional organizational skills in supporting critical governmental processes.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
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Higher Executive Officer

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Supported public orientation programs and data analysis, playing a key role in a national civic education campaign.

Highlights

Supported public orientation programs and data analysis, enhancing program evaluations for improved effectiveness.

Played a key role in the national civic education campaign rollout, contributing to wider public engagement.

National Orientation Agency (NOA)
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Executive Officer Programme

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Organized orientation programs and engaged with communities to increase participation and achieve consistent performance.

Highlights

Organized community orientation programs, leading to increased community participation and engagement.

Recognized by supervisor for consistent performance in program execution and community outreach.

Acti-Tech Engineering Services
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Internet Café Administrator

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Managed daily operations and provided technical support, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing downtime.

Highlights

Managed daily operations and provided technical support, increasing customer satisfaction and reducing downtime by 15%.

Al-aam Engineering Services
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Head of IT Unit

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Oversaw IT infrastructure, ensuring successful upgrades, improved system security, and enhanced staff IT skills.

Highlights

Oversaw IT infrastructure, leading to successful IT upgrades and system enhancements.

Improved system security and enhanced staff IT skills through targeted training and support.

Volunteer

Sagawa Yero Descendants Association (SYDA)
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Founder

Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Summary

Spearheaded the establishment and ongoing operation of a family union, fostering community support and stronger familial bonds.

Highlights

Spearheaded the initiative to establish and successfully run the Sagawa Yero Descendants Association (SYDA), creating a structured family union.

Facilitated family reunions and organized community support activities, significantly fostering stronger familial bonds.

Education

Baze University, Abuja
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Professional Diploma

Blockchain Technology

Courses

Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Program

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
Nigeria

B.Sc. (Ed)

Computer Science

Federal College of Education
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

National Certificate in Education

Computer Science / Physics

Grade: Credit

Government Science Secondary School, Dutsin-ma
Dutsin-ma, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO)

General Studies

Kofar Kaura Primary School
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Primary School Leaving Certificate

Primary Education

Awards

First Place – BlueSapphire Hub Pitch Competition

Awarded By

BlueSapphire Hub

Selected from 105 applicants as one of 8 finalists in the 3MTT NextGen Knowledge Showcase, awarded First Place for developing and presenting CrediChain, a blockchain-powered certificate verification system to combat credential fraud in Nigeria's education sector, receiving an HP laptop.

Third Place – Cyberchain Tokenized Economy Conference Pitch Deck Competition

Awarded By

Cyberchain

Recognized for leading the CertiTrust team in developing and pitching an innovative blockchain-powered certificate verification solution, winning a cash prize of N750,000.

N10,000,000 YouWin Grant Award

Awarded By

Federal Government of Nigeria (YouWin programme)

Beneficiary of a Federal Government initiative designed to support young entrepreneurs with financial grants to start or scale viable businesses.

Languages

Hausa
English
Arabic

Certificates

AI/ML and Cybersecurity Certifications

Issued By

3MTT Nigeria Program

IBM Generative AI Engineering Professional Certification

Issued By

Coursera Learning Platform

No Long Ting' Web3 and Blockchain Bootcamp Web3 and Blockchain Training

Issued By

BlockchainLex Group

Certificates on Essential of Migration Management (EMM), Youth and Migration, Migration and Development, Communicating on Migration, Human Rights of Migrants: An Overview, and Labour Migration

Issued By

International Organization on Migration (IOM UN Migration)

Certificates in Developing Interpersonal Skills, Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT), and JavaScript Programming Basics

Issued By

Coursera Learning Platform

Blockchain Technology Innovation Certificate

Issued By

National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

Professional Certifications in Management

Issued By

African Management Institute (AMI)

Diploma in Networking Engineering (CCNA) - Distinction

Issued By

Pinnacle View ICT Institute

Entrepreneurship Training for YouWin 2014 Programme

Issued By

Kaduna Business School

Skills

Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Concepts, Smart Contracts, Decentralized Systems, Real-World Applications, Web3, Blockchain Integration.

AI & Machine Learning Exposure

AI Tools (ChatGPT, Claude), Content Evaluation, Prompt Engineering, Analytical Tasks, AI-Generated Output Assessment, Structured Feedback.

Project Management

Team Leadership, Timeline Management, Project Execution, Impactful Projects, Process Optimization.

Technical Skills

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Graphic Design (CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop), Computer Maintenance, Networking Engineering (CCNA).

Programming Basics

Programming Fundamentals, IoT, Networking, JavaScript Programming Basics.

Internet and Networking

Internet Use, Online Research, Network Administration.

Organizational & Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Abilities, Multitasking, Interpersonal Communication, Community Engagement, Stakeholder Management.

Public Relations & Communication

Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Engagement, Sensitization Campaigns, Civic Education.

Community Development

Program Development, Behavioral Change Initiatives, Stakeholder Collaboration, Social Registers, Youth & Migration Management.

Cybersecurity

System Security, Credential Fraud Prevention.

Interests

Blockchain and Web3

Blockchain-based Solutions, Societal Challenges, Decentralized Technologies.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Systems, Model Evaluation, Prompt Design, AI-Generated Output Improvement.

Tech Community Engagement

Blockchain Communities, Technology-Related Events, Networking.

Continuous Learning

Technical Knowledge Enhancement, Emerging Technologies, AI, Machine Learning.

Projects

CertiTrust Blockchain Capstone Project

Summary

Led a 10-member team to develop CertiTrust, a blockchain-powered certificate verification platform designed to combat counterfeit certificates in Nigeria.