I held the esteemed role of Chair of the Exhibits Subcommittee at the 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference which took place May 9-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. I was uniquely responsible for overseeing the entire exhibit aspect of the conference, with applications pouring in from nearly 140 countries representing diverse Civil Society Organizations worldwide. Renowned for my impactful initiatives and as a multiple award-winning public speaker, i have fearlessly championed causes, notably leading the annual 5 km walk to end FGM since 2021.In my professional capacity, i play a pivotal role in overseeing multimillion-naira affordable housing projects on behalf of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. My proactive approach has led to the initiation of numerous projects in Abuja, Lagos State, Taraba State, Ekiti State and Cross River State, and strategic partnerships, highlighting my exceptional leadership in project management.Internationally recognized for my work to end Female Genital Mutilation, my influence transcends borders. Fluent in both Hausa and Yoruba, i connects seamlessly with diverse communities. With a highly educated background and experiences spanning Europe, Africa, and the United States, i bring a unique global perspective. My dynamic team spirit and contributions to various professional organizations showcase my collaborative nature and expertise.My multilingual proficiency, educational background, and global experiences make me invaluable. I am poised to infuse my transformative leadership, linguistic versatility, and passion for positive change into any position i hold, elevating initiatives to new heights.EDUCATIONBachelor and Master of Technology in Architecture from the prestigious Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. 2000 Wageningen Centre for Development Innovation Kenya, 2023 Tostan Training Centre in Thies, Senegal; 2022University of Georgia; USA 2021 Swedish Institute; Sweden, 2019Iowa State University; USA 2017and Unesco-IHE Institute of Water Education in Delft, Netherlands.2006AWARDSOne of the Top 100 Women Impacting Africa by Women in Nigeria, Advocate of the Year 2022 by Global Woman P.E.A.C.E Foundation , 1 of 50 African Women Leaders in Development by Donors For Africa Distinguished Merit for Outstanding Advocate and Humanitarian Person of Repute award by Merit Time International.MEDIA APPEARANCEShttps://youtu.be/SZ8GZwFLUaQhttps://youtu.be/_18QtVcv18Qhttps://www.blueprint.ng/fgm-a-form-of-disability-must-be-stopped-lola-ibrahim/