Prof. Sa’adatu H. Liman

Dr. Mrs. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman PhD; is a Professor of Islamic Studies with an area of
specialization in Women’s Rights. She attained the following educational qualifications:
1. Professional Certificate in Islamic Banking and Finance (PCIBF) 2018
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) NSUK 2015
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Islamic Studies UNI JOS 2010
4. Master of Arts (M. A.) in Islamic Studies UNI JOS 2002
5. NYSC Discharge Certificate 1999
6. Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) in Islamic Studies: Second Class
Honors (Upper Division) 1998
In the course of her progression, Professor (Mrs.) Sa’adatu Hassan Liman PhD was appointed
by the University authority into the following capacities:
1. Coordinator of Unit Islamic Studies NSUK 2006-2013.
2. Assistant Dean, Students Affairs Division NSUK 2010-2012.
3. Ag. Head of Department Religious Studies NSUK April 2013 – March 2014
4. Ag. Head of Department Islamic Studies NSUK March 2014 – Oct. 2014.
5. Deputy Dean Students’ Affairs NSUK Feb 2013 – Oct. 2014.
6. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) NSUK October 2014 – Oct. 2016.
7. Director Research and Publications NSUK 2019 – 2021.
8. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) NSUK April 2021 – 2023.
She joined the services of the Nasarawa State University Keffi in 2002 as an Assistant Lecturer
as one of the pioneer staff of Islamic Studies. Between the years 2002–2017, she rose steadily
through the ranks from Assistant Lecturer to becoming a Professor of Islamic Studies at the
Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
She is a member of the following Learned Societies:
1. Member, Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS).
2. President, Nigeria Association of Female Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies
(NAFTAIS).
3. Member of the Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals of Nigeria (FIIFPN)

4. Member, International Research and Development Institute, Research and
Development Network. (IRDI).
5. Member, of the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS).
6. Member, American Academy of Religion (AAR) Atlanta, Georgia.
Professor Sa’adatu has the following Fellowship Awards, Prizes, and Scholarships:
1. Fellow of the Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals of Nigeria (FIIFPN)
7
TH December 2022.
2. Conferred with the UFUK Dialogue Peace Ambassador Award by the UFUK
Dialogue Foundation on 20th January 2022.
3. Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Leadership Award. Certificate of Excellence
Presented by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Northern Youth Council of Nigeria
(ABYCN) as ICON OF INTEGRITY AND EDUCATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT. 2021.
4. Winner of the Lecturers’ Face of Reading Award 2020 Organized by
STANDTALL AFRICA INITIATIVE (STAI) Nigeria 31st October 2020.
5. Fellow of the International Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (FIIFPN).
6. Meritorious Award by the Organization of Women in Colleges of Education
(WICE) in Recognition of my Contribution towards the Up-liftmen of
Education, 2013.
7. Postdoctoral Fellowship Award by the American Council of Learned Societies
(ACLS) African Humanities (AHP), 2011-2012.
8. Fellow UNESCO/Suzanne Mubarak/Japan-Egypt Friendship Research for the
Empowerment of Women in Peace and Gender Studies, Egypt, 2006.
9. Award of Scholarship for best B.A. Hons. Islamic Studies Student from the
100L-400L University of Jos, 1992-1998.

1. Member Population Advisory Group, National Population Commission 1st August 2022
– Date.
2. Attended and presented a paper at the 60th United Nations Commission on the Status of
Women (CSW 60) Side-Event on the “The Role of Culture in Women`s Empowerment:
Possibilities and Challenges,” at the UN Headquarters, New York. Title: “Traditional
Mechanism to Eliminate Violence against Women: A Perspective from Nigeria.”
14th
– 24th March 2016.
3. Served as a member of the Visitation Panel of Inquiry to the College of Agric Lafia, in
2014.
4. Member, School Base Management Committee (SBMC), Federal Government College,
Keffi. 2010-2013.
5. Muslim Pilgrims Preacher for the Nasarawa State Government: Hajj Operations 2002,
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011.
6. Research Assistant in the Cordaid-Funded Project on Documenting Sharīc
ah
Implementation in Northern Nigeria, 2005, where 5vols of books were published from
that exercise, edited by Prof. Philip Ostien.
7. She served as the Secretary of the caretaker committee for the NATAIS Nasarawa State
Branch where later she was elected the Vice-Chairman of the Association. Now she is
an Ex-Officio member.
8. A co-founder of the Muslim Sister’s Organization (MSO) in Nasarawa State.
9. A member of the Federation of Muslim Women Organization (FOMWAN).
10. Member of Women in Da’wah.
11. Member of Initiative for Muslim Women Advancement (IMSA)

Under community service, Prof. Sa’adatu served in the following capacities:

In pursuit of her academic career, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman has internally and
externally examined and supervised and graduated many postgraduate students and has
assessed many Scholars for promotion to Professorial cadre. She has over 50 publications
ranging from Textbooks, with articles in well reputable Journals and many chapters in books.
In fact, she is well published both national and internationally and her area of interest is in
Islamic Jurisprudence (Women’s Rights specifically).
She has attended conferences and workshops and served as a resource person both within and
outside Nigeria. She also served in more than 60 committees and is still serving in many more
with many Letters of commendation. She has assessed many lecturers for promotion to the
professorial cadre.
She got married in 1989 to Hassan Muhammad Liman SAN, PhD, FCIArb, MON., the first
Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Nasarawa State and Alhamdulillah, the marriage has since
been blessed with children and grandchildren.