Praise Samuel Yusuf
Vaxjo,Sweden
Summary
Dedicated and focused young professional, versed in African politics and economics, with a demonstrated ability to organize work, establish priorities, and perform tasks to meet service delivery requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate
Victory Chambers, Legal Practitioners and Corporate Consultants
Abuja
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Handled and prosecuted high-value complex criminal and civil cases
- Independently resolved issues with resourceful research and critical thinking
- Completed assigned tasks quickly and accurately, using strong time management and task prioritization.
Volunteer Board member (part-time)
The Drive Leadership Network (TDLN)
Ilorin
04.2018 - Current
- Set team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance for optimum results
- Managed the strategies and human delegations required in executing the organization's programs
- Planned the implementation of new organizational policies
- Conducted research and analysis to support the team with project preparation
- Identified and resolved issues using critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Communicated ideas and information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Sought feedback actively and used it to improve performance.
Junior Legal Officer
State Ministry of Justice
Awka
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Handled official documents to maintain privacy, authenticity, and accuracy
- Structured legal information to help increase awareness and understanding
- Investigated cases to reach a resolution or conclusion.
Education
MA Peace and Development Work -
Linnaeus University
Vaxjo, Sweden 08.2023 - 05.2024
Barrister at Law - Law And General Legal Practice
The Nigerian Law School
Abuja, Nigeria 10.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Laws - International Law And Development
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria 09.2013 - 05.2018
WASSCE (West Africa Senior School Certificate) - General Arts And Humanities
Calvary Arrows College
Benue, Nigeria 09.2007 - 05.2013
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Project management
- Cross-cultural communication
- Negotiation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Advocacy
- Copy-editing and proof-reading
- Technological affinity (including Microsoft word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Excel and Corel draw)
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Languages
English
French
Accomplishments
Diploma in Leadership, Stockholm, Sweden
- To be awarded by the Swedish Institute's Network for Future Global Professional (NFGP) on May 16, 2024
Institute of Economics and Peace (IEP) Ambassador, Sydney, Australia
March 28, 2024
- Obtained and duly certified after completing the IEP Positive Peace and IEP Ambassador training programs.
Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (SISGP), Stockholm, Sweden
April, 2024
Articles and Publications
"The Power of Dialogue in Fostering Social Transformation"
A short article published in the Royal Advisors Network blog site on March 21, 2024.
Available at: https://www.royaladvisornetwork.com/post/dialogue-not-forceful-persuasion-lies-at-the-root-of-any-form-of-sustainable-social-transformatio
"Advancing Whistleblower Safeguards in Nigeria: Enhancing Transparency in Public Finances and Promoting SDG 16"
Author: Praise Samuel Yusuf
Journal: Gamji Journal of Law and Humanities
Status: Submitted for publication
Date of Submission: March 16, 2024
References
Professor Jonas Ewald, Linnaeus University, Sweden
Jonas.ewald@lnu.se +46708518562
Maxwell David Taye, The Drive Leadership Network (TDLN), Nigeria
maxwelldavidtaye@gmail.com +2348065268240
Amodu Alexander Ogacheko, Victory Chambers, Nigeria
amoduogacheko@gmail.com +2348064414603
Timeline
MA Peace and Development Work -
Linnaeus University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Associate
Victory Chambers, Legal Practitioners and Corporate Consultants
11.2020 - 08.2023
Junior Legal Officer
State Ministry of Justice
11.2019 - 11.2020
Barrister at Law - Law And General Legal Practice
The Nigerian Law School
10.2018 - 05.2019
Volunteer Board member (part-time)
The Drive Leadership Network (TDLN)
04.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Laws - International Law And Development
University of Ilorin
09.2013 - 05.2018
WASSCE (West Africa Senior School Certificate) - General Arts And Humanities
Calvary Arrows College
09.2007 - 05.2013
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