Professor Hauwa Abdu Biu

Professor Hauwa Abdu Biu is a renowned academic and women’s rights activist. She is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction (Science) at the University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Her academic credentials include a (link unavailable) Ed and M.Ed from the University of Maiduguri, and a Doctorate from Kenyatta University, Kenya.

Prof Biu is skilled in research and documentation on gender issues, peace negotiation, and conflict resolution. She has worked extensively on promoting women’s engagement in peacebuilding, particularly in the North East region of Nigeria. Her expertise also includes curriculum development, research, assessment, and monitoring of educational projects.

Some of her notable achievements include:
– Women’s Rights Activism: First Borno State Coordinator of BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights and active participant in the Bring Back Our Girls campaign
– Humanitarian Work: Coordinated relief materials distribution to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno State
– Peacebuilding Initiatives: Led a project promoting women’s engagement in peacebuilding in Nigeria, focusing on conflict prevention and mitigation
– Leadership Roles: Chairperson, Borno State Education Trust Fund; Member, Governing Council, Federal University of Technology Owerri

Her areas of interest include promoting women/girl-child education, campaigns against early marriage and female genital mutilation, and sensitization on women in politics and development.