Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Hafsatu Aminu Ashiru

No.37 Hong Avenue, Off Governor Road, Badiko,

Summary

Meticulous and systematic Administrative Assistant skilled in organizing, planning and managing daily clerical needs. Bringing solid expertise in coordinating documents, reports and records, handling correspondence and managing deliveries. Skilled in oral and written communication, team leadership and relationship-building.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Secretary to the Deputy Governor

Kaduna State Government
Kaduna
06.2021 - Current
  • Managed and coordinated the Office of the most vibrant, influential, resourceful, and hardworking Deputy Governor with professionalism, ethical conduct, and qualitative service delivery.
  • Through commitment, participation, and onsite monitoring at the Infrastructure Development Council, aided the Deputy Governor in the infrastructural revolution and giant strides achieved in infrastructural development in Kaduna State.
  • Supported the Deputy Governor in chairing and manning the JAAC committee which gave the local governments autonomy on their monthly funds allocations.
  • Helped in fulfilling all the mandates of respective committees where the Deputy Governor is involved, which earned the Deputy Governor the reputation of an iron lady and expert in service delivery.
  • Served as secretariat of the APC primary election committee and member of the general election committee which led to the victory of the party in the General elections.
  • Introduced core office systems, which resulted in increased efficiency of work processes.
  • Implemented a novel filing system that dynamically assigned library numbers to folders and files.
  • Reorganized the office supplies inventory system.
  • Set up a core system to organize incoming mail which eliminated distribution hurdles.
  • Streamlined the scheduling system, resulting in increased communication between the office and MDAs.
  • Single handedly developed a template fora reporting system, now being used by MDAs for quarterly ministerial briefings.
  • Introduced and implemented a form processing system which helped in automating all the paper files into soft documents, resulting in a decrease in identification and processing time.
  • Successfully implemented an automated registry and catalog system, decreasing information pulling time to a large extent.
  • Served as liaison officer between the Deputy Governor’s office and other organizations which gave the Deputy Governor’s office a strong, resilient, and hard-work-based reputation in the state.
  • Scheduled meetings and large events for the Deputy Governor simultaneously, without a single evident problem on any of the occasions.
  • Streamlined office workflow by organizing files and records, increasing efficiency.
  • Resolved disputes between different departments and staff members through problem-solving skills.
  • Helped and mentored new staff members to acquire the desired skills and adjust to the new office environment quickly.
  • Facilitated all events between the Deputy Governor’s Office and other sister bodies and personnel.

Supported the Deputy Governor in Chairing the following Councils and Committees

  • Kaduna State Human Capital Development Council
  • Kaduna State Procurement Monitoring Council
  • The Board of Kaduna State Investment Promotion Council
  • State Land Use and Allocation Committee
  • Kaduna State Task Force on Primary Health Care (PHC) Strengthening and Routine Immunization
  • The Kaduna State standing committee on Covid-19; and
  • The Kaduna State Infrastructure Development Council among others
  • Nigeria Governors Forum

Senior Special Assistant (Administration)

Office of the Deputy Governor
Kaduna State
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Served as Secretariat to almost all the committees headed by the Deputy Governor which gave the Deputy Governor the image of an expert in resolving daunting tasks.
  • Served as the intermediary between the office of the Deputy Governor and all the MDAs with seamless transmission of information and directives.
  • Served as the secretary of the Kaduna State Covid-19 Standing Committee and was the brains behind the committee’s success story through positive initiatives, advice, and counseling to the committee members.
  • Served as the secretariat of the APC LG polls committee in Kaduna State which led to the victory of the Party in the LG Polls.
  • Served as the team lead for the APC EXCO list compilation committee.
  • Served as a member of the Human Capital Council which was regarded as a success.
  • Chaired and supported several committees and sub-committees that led to the success story of the El-rufa'i administration.
  • Serve as the Deputy Governor’s confidential personal secretary.
  • Took comments and briefs for the Deputy Governor and composed them into presentations and paperwork for meetings, etc

Extension Specialist

National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services, Agricultural Economics and Extensio
Zaria
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Developed and implemented specialized procedures for customer service operations.
  • Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
  • Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement.
  • Identified opportunities to enhance specialization resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.

Special Assistant to Honourable Commissioner

Kaduna State Ministry of Works Transport and Housing
Kaduna
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Advised and assist the Honourable Commissioner in planning, monitoring, supervisions, and evaluations of projects of the state.
  • Summarize, review, and make recommendations on key issues, follow up on agreed actions, organize meetings and workshops.
  • Contribute to maintenance of project implementation plans to ensure ongoing monitoring of project progress, pro-active identification of issues, recommendation, and implementation of action plans to resolve issues promptly.
  • Coordinate the affairs of all the departments and see to the smooth running of the Ministry of works and Transport including its 6 Agencies.
  • Ensuring procurement and follow up on projects.
  • Preparing contract agreements and other contract related documents.
  • Maintain adequate, up-to-date, and accurate project information.

Special Assistant to Honourable Commissioner MR&CD

Ministry of Rural and Community Development
Kaduna State Government
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Severed as member of the that team coordinated the design and delivery of the Kaduna Rural Development Programme (KRDP). Which was a mechanism by which Kaduna State Government (with an estimated population of over 8 million people) collaborates with LGAs and communities to accelerate sustainable development and social services in communities.
  • Advised and assisted the Honourable Commissioner in planning, budgeting and matters relating to rural and community development of the State.
  • Summarize, review and recommend key policy issues, follow up on agreed actions, organize meetings and workshops with both local and foreign dignitaries in attendance.
  • Assisted the Honourable Commissioner in reviewing, summarizing and reverting reports.
  • Served as an administrator on all the official Social Media handles of the ministry including Twitter and Facebook, the Ministry’s Project Monitoring WhatsApp Group and Website.
  • Assisted the Honourable Commissioner in drafting Council Memos to be presented at the State Executive Council Meeting.

Scientific Officer

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Sokoto
FCT Abuja
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Enforce compliance with laws, guidelines, policies, and standards on environmental matters.
  • Co-ordinate and liaise with stakeholders, within our area of assignment on enforcement of environmental standards and regulations.
  • Create public awareness and provide environmental education on sustainable environmental management.
  • Conduct public investigations on pollution and the degradation of resources.

Research/ Business Development Officer

Qudan Consulting Nigeria Limited
Kaduna
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Create or organize Business, Agriculture, environmental, and energy development proposals and reviews.
  • Preparing, submitting, and presenting written oral, and verbal status reports.
  • Project planning, monitoring, logistics, liaising, collection, and documentation.

NYSC Member, Served as Administrative Assistant

National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Abuja
11.2008 - 11.2009
  • Involved in the operations division of the National Programme for Food Security (NPFS) in particular the rice value chain project, and Fadama projects.
  • Maintaining and making available proper documentation to procurement and collection mechanism.
  • Conducting and Preparation of tender document.

Education

Ph.D. - Leadership & And Strategic Studies (in-view)

Nigerian Defence Academy
Kaduna
01-2021

M.PHIL - Policy Management And Dev. Studies(in-view)

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria
01-2019

Certificate Course - Building State Capability By Delivering Results

Harvard Centre For International Development
Online Series
05-2017

Master of Science - Peace Conflict And Strategic Studies

Kaduna State University
Kaduna, Nigeria
10-2016

Master of Science - International Rural Dev. (Natural Resource Mgt))

The Royal Agricultural University Cirencester
England, UK
11-2012

Certification - BPO Computer Foundation Program

NIIT Funded by STEP-B &supported by the World Bank
Kaduna, Nigeria
03-2012

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria
10-2008

GED -

Essence International School
Kaduna, Nigeria
06-2000

Skills

  • Creative, Innovative, Initiative taker, and team player
  • Executive management and presence skills
  • Good writing, editing, and public speaking skills
  • Good communication and relationship-building skills
  • Teamworking skills
  • Result-oriented and committed to meeting promised deadlines
  • Performs well under pressure
  • Proven Leadership Skills
  • Research skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Negotiation skills
  • Assertiveness
  • Flexibility
  • Tact, discretion, and diplomacy
  • Proactive and initiative driven
  • Adobe Photoshop, Premier Professional & Illustrator Microsoft Office
  • Completed BPO foundation program funded by STEP-B and supported by the World Bank

Affiliations

  • I enjoy reading and learning, horse riding, swimming, traveling, experiencing different cultures,and community service.
  • I organize corporate meetings, trade fairs (exhibitions), seminars, and several workshops.

Certification

  • The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, UK.
  • Associate of The Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria.
  • Kaduna State Chambers of Commerce Industries Mines and Agriculture.
  • COMMEND Community for Energy, Environment, and Development.
  • Chartered Institute for Economics.
  • Chartered Institute for Human Capital Development.
  • Doctoral Fellow Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Nigeria.
  • Fellow, Chattered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Languages

Hausa
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Secretary to the Deputy Governor

Kaduna State Government
06.2021 - Current

Senior Special Assistant (Administration)

Office of the Deputy Governor
06.2019 - 05.2021

Extension Specialist

National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services, Agricultural Economics and Extensio
01.2018 - 12.2019

Special Assistant to Honourable Commissioner

Kaduna State Ministry of Works Transport and Housing
01.2016 - 12.2018

Special Assistant to Honourable Commissioner MR&CD

Ministry of Rural and Community Development
01.2014 - 12.2016

Scientific Officer

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Sokoto
01.2013 - 12.2014

Research/ Business Development Officer

Qudan Consulting Nigeria Limited
01.2011 - 12.2013

NYSC Member, Served as Administrative Assistant

National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
11.2008 - 11.2009

Ph.D. - Leadership & And Strategic Studies (in-view)

Nigerian Defence Academy

M.PHIL - Policy Management And Dev. Studies(in-view)

Ahmadu Bello University

Certificate Course - Building State Capability By Delivering Results

Harvard Centre For International Development

Master of Science - Peace Conflict And Strategic Studies

Kaduna State University

Master of Science - International Rural Dev. (Natural Resource Mgt))

The Royal Agricultural University Cirencester

Certification - BPO Computer Foundation Program

NIIT Funded by STEP-B &supported by the World Bank

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Ahmadu Bello University

GED -

Essence International School
Hafsatu Aminu Ashiru