PERSONALITY PROFILE:
ZHIWOMI PHILIP IYAKWARI: A WOMAN OF INTELLECT, SERVICE AND DISTINCT LEADERSHIP
By Rimawaglobalnews, In ABUJA
Zhiwomi Philip Iyakwari is a seasoned administrator, development advocate, and accomplished professional whose academic pedigree, leadership experience, and expanding international engagement continue to distinguish her as a woman of substance and influence.
Born in Jos, Plateau State, she hails from Karu Local Government Council of Nasarawa State and is of Gbagyi extraction.
Her formative years were shaped by Nigeria’s military and command school system, instilling discipline, resilience, and a strong sense of national service.
Academic Excellence and Educational Foundation
She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U), Zaria, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK).
Her early education includes:
Air Force Primary School, Jos
Air Force Comprehensive Secondary School, Ibadan
Command Secondary School, Zaria Road, Jos
Leadership, Service and Governance
Her leadership journey began early as House Captain during her secondary school years.
At A.B.U Zaria, she distinguished herself in student governance, serving as:
Hall Governor, Ribadu Hall
Member, Students’ Union Government (SUG) Electoral Committee (ELCOM)
She later served three consecutive terms as Secretary of the Soroptimist International Club, Abuja, the first and oldest women’s service organisation in the world, where she played key roles in coordination, administration, and women-focused development initiatives.
She also served as National Treasurer, NASSA, reinforcing her reputation for financial discipline and institutional trust.
In government, Zhiwomi Philip Iyakwari served as Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment and Mineral Resources, contributing to policy direction, environmental governance, and sustainable resource management.
International and Youth Development Engagement
Expanding her impact beyond national boundaries, she currently serves as Country Representative, Baba Consulting, working closely with the organisation’s headquarters in Minnesota, United States.
Baba Consulting is a development-focused firm committed to promoting sustainable economic growth and human development, a mission that aligns strongly with her professional values and public service orientation.
She also serves as National Director of Strategy at the Nigerian Youth for Peace and Leadership, where she provides strategic direction aimed at youth engagement, peacebuilding, leadership development, and national cohesion.
Cultural Identity and Traditional Recognition
Deeply connected to her roots, she bears respected traditional titles:
GIMBIYAN CHIKARA LAGBEITA of Kogi State
ZINARIYAN ADON KASA of Karu, Nasarawa State
These titles reflect her community standing, cultural pride, and commitment to grassroots development.
Personal Interest
Outside her professional and public engagements, Zhiwomi Philip Iyakwari is an avid golfer, a pursuit that mirrors her strategic thinking, patience, and disciplined approach to leadership.
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
Zhiwomi Philip Iyakwari represents a compelling blend of academic excellence, governance experience, international development engagement, and youth-focused leadership.
Her trajectory across education, public service, civil society, and global consulting positions her as a notable personality within Nigeria’s contemporary leadership landscape.
