Hawwa Yusuf

With over 10 years of experience in finance and business, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. My educational background includes a BSc. in Accounting from Bayero University Kano and a current pursuit of a Master of Science in Finance from Kaduna State University. I hold certifications like Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (Corporate Finance Institute, Canada) and Business Development Service Provider, along with Senior Executive Management Program (Kaduna Business School) and Agricultural Innovation Systems (OPL, World Bank Group) certificates. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with companies of all sizes, from startups to large corporations. I served as Finance Manager at Albarka Natural Mineral Water and Plastics Co. Ltd Kaduna and Trade Finance Consultant at Euro Exim Bank London, gaining a deep understanding of financial and operational aspects across various scales. Currently, I hold the positions of Director at Hawy's Foods Ltd and General Manager of Metrex Consults Ltd. As a driven executive leader, I leverage my forward-thinking approach and business acumen to tackle challenges effectively. I excel at managing operations with efficient resource allocation and empowering leadership, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.

• National Business Development Service Provider, SMEDAN/Kaduna Business School, Kaduna, 2023-10-01
• Financial Modelling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Finance Corporate Finance Institute, Canada, 2022-10-01
• Islamic Economics, International Institute of Islamic Thoughts, Malaysia, 2022-10-01
• Agricultural Innovation Systems, World Bank OPL, 2022-05-01
• Senior Executive Program, Kaduna Business School, Kaduna, 2022-02-01
• Developing Sustainable Business Models for Business, International Trade Center, SME Trade Academy, 2021-09-01
• Meeting Standards in Agrifood Business, International Trade Center, SME Trade Academy, 2021-06-01
• Global Value Chains, International Trade Center, SME Trade Academy, 2021-05-01
• Accounting Analytics, University of Pennsylvania, Coursera, 2019-05-01

• Award for the Most Innovative Brand of the Year, 2022, by Miles Hub Nigeria.
• Award of Recognition on Outstanding Performance in Promoting the North by Arewa Foods & Drinks Vendors Association of Nigeria.
• Several times a panelist, paper presenter and workshop trainer on agribusiness and entrepreneurship at Enterprise Development Center, Pan Atlantic University Lagos, Arewa Entrepreneurship Conference, Kaduna Business School, Nigeria Export Promotion Council, and Sahel Pearl Foundation.
• Successfully developed five (5) products from a single value chain and distributed to over twenty (20) stores across five (5) states in Nigeria
• Collaborated with external audit team for a successful tax audit twice in six (6) years, introduced the Sage 50 Accounting Software and trained subordinates on proper and accurate bookkeeping, increased efficiency and productivity, eliminated unnecessary paperwork and created a paperless work culture.
• Pioneer President of National Sugarcane Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NASPPMAN), Kaduna State Chapter. 2019.
• Pioneer Vice President Faculty of Social and Management Science Students Association 2012 Chairperson Writers' Forum Muslim Students Society of Nigeria BUK Chapter Chairperson Publication Committee Faculty of Social and Management Sciences MSSN

• Dr. Dahiru Sani, DG, Kaduna Business School, +2348065879967, Dahiru.sani@gmail.com
• Professor Muhammad Aminu Isa, Department of Accounting, Bayero University Kano, +2348037044073, ameenueesa@gmail.com
• Dr Murtala Abdullahi, Department of Accounting, Kaduna State University, +2348069179552, murtalaabdullahi70@gmail.com