Mrs.  Kawthar Ayomipo Hamzat-Umar

Mrs. Kawthar Ayomipo Hamzat-Umar

Lecturer II
ISLAMIC LAW
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Kawthar Ayomipo Hamzat-Umar is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Islamic Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. A graduate of the University of Ilorin (undergraduate and postgraduate) with my highest qualification being a Master of Law. I started my career with Welfare Microfinance Bank Ltd, a microfinance institution running an Islamic banking model. My stay there broadened my knowledge of the practice of Islamic banking, and this inspired me to pursue a career in academics in other to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and make a positive impact on individuals and society in general.

Qualifications

  • LL.B UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
  • BL NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, ABUJA
  • LLM UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN

Professional Affiliations

  • NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA)
  • MUSLIM LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (MULAN)
  • NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF LAW TEACHERS (NALT)
  • NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF ISLAMIC LAW TEACHERS (NAILT)
  • INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS (FIDA)

Teaching & Research Areas

Dept of Islamic Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin

Undergraduate Teaching

  • ISLAMIC BANKING
  • ISLAMIC LAW OF INHERITANCE
  • PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC LAW
  • ISLAMIC LAW OF CRIME AND TORT
  • INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC LAW

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Office Address
Dept of Islamic Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin