NAMLAS - Directorates | Nigeria Association of Muslim Law Students

Sustainable Development Goals

SDGs Directorate

Focuses on activities aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Organize awareness campaigns on SDGs (Quality Education, Gender Equality)
Create community outreach programs
Develop partnerships with NGOs and development agencies
Promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility

Leadership

Director:Prof. Amina Hassan

Secretary:Fatima Bello

Editorial & Research

Publications & Research

Handles academic writing, publications, and research initiatives.

Produce high-quality articles, journals, newsletters, reports
Conduct legal research and policy analysis
Assist other directorates with research-backed content
Maintain NAMLAS documentation and intellectual output

Leadership

Director:Dr. Suleiman Idris

Secretary:Zainab Musa

Student's Rights

Advocacy & Welfare

Protect and advocate for the welfare and rights of law students.

Address students' academic, disciplinary, and welfare concerns
Provide legal education on student rights
Serve as interface between students and school administrations
Mediate disputes involving students

Leadership

Director:Barrister Maryam Abubakar

Secretary:Ibrahim Lawal

Da'awah & Orientation

Religious Enlightenment

Handles religious enlightenment, orientation, and moral guidance.

Conduct Islamic lectures, tafsir, and learning circles
Guide new students on expectations and conduct
Promote ethics, discipline, and good character
Organize religious awareness events

Leadership

Director:Imam Umar Faruk

Secretary:Aisha Uthman

NAMLAS Law Clinic

Legal Aid Arm

The practical legal-aid arm of the association.

Provide free legal awareness to the public
Train students on client interviewing, legal drafting, and mediation
Organize community outreach on rights and justice
Assist in pro bono projects under supervision of licensed lawyers

Leadership

Director:Rabi'atu Garba, Esq.

Secretary:Usman Abdullahi

Moot & Mock Trial

Advocacy Skills

Develop litigation, advocacy, and courtroom skills among members.

Organize moot court competitions and mock trials
Train students on legal drafting, oral arguments, and courtroom etiquette
Prepare teams for external competitions (local and national)
Mentor members in legal research for advocacy

Leadership

Director:Olawale Adebayo

Secretary:Hafsat Mohammed

Opportunities & Training

Career Development

Connect members with career and professional development opportunities.

Source internships, scholarships, conferences, and trainings
Help students develop soft skills (CV writing, public speaking, leadership)
Organize seminars, workshops, and capacity-building programs
Maintain a database of opportunities

Leadership

Director:Jennifer Eze

Secretary:David Okafor

NAMLAS ADR

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Promote understanding and practice of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Train students in mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and conciliation
Organize ADR workshops and competitions
Provide awareness on ADR mechanisms in Nigeria
Offer practical exposure in conflict resolution

Leadership

Director:Raji Abdullateef Adebayo

Secretary:Musa Tanko

Our Directorates

Standing Directorates

Sustainable Development Goals

Editorial & Research

Student's Rights

Da'awah & Orientation

NAMLAS Law Clinic

Moot & Mock Trial

Opportunities & Training

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