FADIMATOU IYAWA OUSMANOU

FADIMATOU IYAWA OUSMANOU

President

Region of Origin: ADAMAWA

Birth Date: July 21, 1992

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Fadimatou Iyawa Ousmanou is a dynamic leader, entrepreneur, and dedicated advocate for youth development, peacebuilding, and women's empowerment in Cameroon. She has built an impressive career through education, professional roles, and significant contributions to national and international causes.

Fadimatou is currently a Ph.D. student in Peace and Development at the Protestant University of Central Africa, where she explores solutions to critical societal issues. Her academic background includes advanced degrees in telecommunications, Islamic finance, and engineering, with studies from notable institutions like MIT Dakar and Financia Business School in France.

As an entrepreneur, Fadimatou has founded Expert Tracking, an organization focusing on innovative solutions for telecommunications and network engineering. She is also the president of the NGO YUMMEN, which is dedicated to youth empowerment and peace initiatives. Her professional expertise spans engineering, consultancy, and leadership, with experience in project management, public relations, and information systems.

Fadimatou's influence extends beyond national borders. As an advocate for the African Union Youth Charter, she has contributed to various international programs and task forces, including the "Africa Youth Front on Coronavirus." Her commitment to cybersecurity, gender equality, and regional integration has earned her recognition, such as the Knight of the Cameroon Order of Merit and several awards for her outstanding contributions to peacebuilding and gender-based violence prevention.

Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Fadimatou is not only a skilled communicator but also an effective organizer of national and international events. She serves on several committees dedicated to improving social cohesion, addressing cybersecurity issues, and fostering youth development.

Beyond her work, Fadimatou is deeply involved in associative activities, serving as an ambassador for the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and promoting a collaborative approach to solving social challenges.

Her journey reflects a deep commitment to entrepreneurship and creating positive change, inspiring others to contribute to a more inclusive and peaceful world.

Academic and Professional Background

Education

  • Ph.D. Student in Peace and Development at the Protestant University of Central Africa
  • Certified training in Islamic finance at the Financia Business School, France
  • Master's Degree in Telecommunications and Networks - MIT Dakar, Senegal
  • IFTIC SUP/National Advanced School of Engineering Yaoundé 1, Cameroon

Professional Experience

  • President of the NGO YUMMEN, Cameroon
  • Engineering Consultant at Cyberxploit, USA
  • Director General and Founder of Expert Tracking, Cameroon
  • Consultant System and Network Engineer in the National Electoral Biometrics Project, Cameroon

Associative Background

National Level

  • Ambassador for Peace of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Cameroon chapter
  • Goodwill Ambassador for Cybersecurity in Cameroon
  • Member of the National Committee for the Implementation of the Reconstruction and Development Plan for the North-West and South-West Regions
  • Member of the National Committee for the Monitoring and Implementation of the Great National Dialogue

International Level

  • Advocate for the African Union Youth Charter
  • Francophonie Ambassador for Youth
  • Member of the "Africa Youth Front on Coronavirus" Task Force chaired by the African Union Special Envoy for Youth

Language and Computer Skills

  • English: Excellent (Reading, Speaking, Writing)
  • French: Excellent (Reading, Speaking, Writing)
  • Arabic: Proficient (Reading, Speaking, Writing)
  • Computer Skills: Office Suite, Programming, Virtualization, Telecommunications

Areas of Competence

  • Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring
  • Project Management, Strategic and Operational Planning
  • Communication and Public Relations
  • Administrative Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Regional Integration

Recognitions

  • 2021: Knight of the Cameroon Order of Merit
  • Leadership Excellence Award by the Women in Business and Leadership Association
  • Special Peacebuilding Award within the framework of Youth Connekt
  • AFHAD University for Women Gender-Based Violence Award
  • Jury Prize at "The Initiators" Forum awarded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Egypt