Umar M. Lawal

Policy Development 📍 Programs Coordination 📍 Stakeholders Engagement 📍Grant Writing📍Doer

Result-driven Program Officer with a track record of results.

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

shoulders so I could see over crowds. Today, I kneel beside him in the grass, and it is my turn to carry what I can.
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[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

For the man who taught me to stand before I could ever sit still.

There's a photograph that captures more than a smile, it captures a lifetime.

I am 1 of those stubborn Children that are always on the verge of death growing up.

Spent months in hospital bed over d issue
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[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

redirecting my steps.

My father, seated but never diminished. The hands that once carried our entire family now rest a little more slowly. The eyes that watched over every step I took now need me to watch over his.

I remember when he was the one who lifted me onto his...
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up in the guardroom of 33 Artillery Barracks.

Stoning a General Officer Commanding 3rd Mechanised Division during NECO exams for No reason just to see his reaction.

in All this, My Father Lawal Hassan Babanliya was patient with me, guiding me to the right path and...
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[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

that I caused myself.

Nearly drawn in waterways several times learning swimming by sneaking up as early as 4:00 AM.

Fighting in Primary school to point of fainting on behalf of someone else.

breaking some student's legs on school.

Fighting with soldiers and getting locked 🧵

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

@WADEMOSnetwork @CDDWestAfrica @CDDGha @ChrisFomunyoh @Ajelion1 @2plieszakari @NDI @ndiafrica Thank You Mr Fomunyo and Prof Jibrin for sharing your perspectives and encouraging youths to do more for the country.

All the lessons learned has been fully internalized and we are going to do things that will make our country proud

[WADEMOS Network @WADEMOSnetwork]

What makes you believe the future is in good hands?

At the West Africa Youth Regional Symposium in Abuja, we asked participants to share a moment when they saw young people use their voice, vote, organising skills, or leadership in a way that gave them hope for the future.

Watch their responses and tell us: What moment has made you believe in the next generation? 👇

#NextGenLeads
#YouthLeadership
#YouthVoice
#CivicEngagement
#Democracy #NDImpact

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

Some of the most important development work never trends.

It happens under trees, in remote communities, where people gather to have honest conversations about protecting women & girls from GBV.
Real change begins when communities lead the conversation.
D work continues.
#EndGBV

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

Last week I was privileged to facilitate in a workshop for staff of Board of Internal Revenue Service on the use digital tools for tax expansion, analysis and documentation, effective community engagement strategies and the use of Social media to showcase the work of the Agency

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

When it has to do with discussions centered around Youths, Governance and inclusion especially in Northern Nigeria, I tried as much as I can to provide my insights, expertise and share my experience as a stakeholder with significant experience in implementation of programs

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

It is time to tell our youths the truth!

Opportunities, exposure and connections are built by exploration and movement out of your comfort Zone.

You are cheating yourself by relocating back to your community except if in circumstances that is critical.

You have to risks Now!

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

It is time to tell our youths the truth!

Opportunities, exposure and connections are built by exploration and movement out of your comfort Zone.

You are cheating yourself by relocating back to your community except if in circumstances that is critical.

You have to risks Now!

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

Today, I had the privilege of participating in debate on Youth Power in Nigerian Politics during Day 1 of Generate Vote training by @ActionAid Nigeria under SPA II and CiTi act Projects flagships making impact across Nigeria in areas of Youth involvement, civic engagement.

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

Death!! The phenomenon shattering all Dreams and Relationship.

Innalillahi wa inna ilaihirrajiun is what came out of my mouth immediately after Jameel Adam Sardauna called to inform me that our Friend Mubarak Yakubu Maigari was no more.

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

Getting set to represent this country Nigeria

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

@haske_aid Happy eid

[Haske Humanitarian Aid Initiative @haske_aid]

As we celebrate the blessed occasion of Eid Al-Adha, Haske Humanitarian Aid Initiative extends warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to all المسلمين around world.

May this sacred season remind us of the values of sacrifice, compassion, unity & generosity in #Nigeria
#EidPrayers

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

Alhamdulillah for the gift of another blessed Eid Al-Adha.
May the lessons of sacrifice, patience, faith, and humanity continue to guide our hearts & actions. As we celebrate with loved ones, let us remember those in need & continue to spread kindness wherever we go.

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

It is time to start telling our stories.

Not because we reached our destination but because it can give atleast 1 person the opportunity to learn from our mistakes and triumphs.

Building in public is my decision TODAY!

[Umar M. Lawal @UmarZarman]

As a practitioner in the governance and Humanitarian space, I still find it strange that young people will need explanation and convincing before participating in Democracy.

Your future is at stake and you don't even have a voters card?

Really?