Nura Abba Rimi

Nura Abba Rimi is from Rimi local government of Katsina State, North-West Nigeria.

He began his educational pursuit at Aya Primary School in Funtua, Nigeria, where he obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate in 1979. He then proceeded to Sardauna Memorial College in Kaduna, Nigeria, where he obtained his General Certificate of Education (GCE) O/Level in 1984. In 1987, he attended the College of Advanced Studies in Zaria, Nigeria, where he sat for his Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) advanced level (A-Level) examination for placement into the university.[4]

Rimi enrolled at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria, where he graduated with honours in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Studies. He later furthered his education at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, where he obtained a Master of International Studies in 1992, majoring in Diplomacy.

Rimi's foundation in diplomacy and international relations culminated in his appointment into the Federal Civil Service as a Foreign Service Officer on 27 January 1993.[5]

Nura Abba Rimi has held various positions within the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and represented Nigeria at several diplomatic postings and engagements both within Nigeria and abroad.

During his ambassadorship, Nura Abba Rimi significantly strengthened the bilateral relations between Nigeria and Egypt in various fields, including trade, culture, and education.[10]

Rimi also worked to promote Nigeria's image abroad and attract foreign investments to the country. He organized events and exhibitions that showcased Nigeria's rich heritage, diverse culture and investment opportunities to the people of Egypt. In collaboration with Nigeria-Egypt Cultural and Socio-Economic Forum (NECSEF) and the Egyptian African Businessmen's Association (EABA) the Embassy of Nigeria in Cairo, under his headship organized the maiden edition of the Nigeria–Egypt Trade Conference and Exhibition (NETCE) in October, 2022.[11][12]

President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt (left) and Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, Nigeria's Ambassador to Egypt, during the presentation of Letter of Credence to President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi of Egypt on 15 September 2021 at the Al-Tahra Palace in Cairo.

From 1997 to date, Nura Abba Rimi has been a delegate to multiple conferences and bilateral/multilateral forums on behalf of Nigeria. He was also a regular face on the Nigerian presidential entourage to different global summits, including the United Nations General Assembly.[13]

Between 2019 and 2020, he served as commissioner representing Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the 3rd and 4th Board of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).[14]

Nura Abba Rimi was born into the family of Nigerian politician, Abba Musa Rimi and Aishatu Uwani Rimi. His father, Abba Musa Rimi, was Deputy Governor (1979–80), Acting Governor (1980–81), and Governor of Kaduna State (1981–1983). He is married to Hadiza Rimi and has five children: Ahmed Amir, Aisha Amira, Umar Farouk, Abubakar Sadeeq, and Muhammad Sani. He plays soccer.[1]