Rimini Makama
Rimini Haraya Makama, is a Nigerian lawyer and business executive, who is Corporate and Government Affairs Director at Microsoft Nigeria.[1]
Rimini Makama | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | University of Jos (Bachelor of Laws) London School of Marketing (Diploma in Marketing) University of Reading (Master of Laws) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer and Corporate Executive |
| Years active | 2007 to present |
| Title | Head of Corporate & Government Affairs at Microsoft Nigeria |
Background and education
She was born in Jos,[2] Plateau State, in the north-central part of Nigeria.[3] She studied law at the University of Jos, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws and has a Master of Laws from the University of Reading.[4]
Career
Rimini Haraya Makama is the Government Affairs Director – Microsoft MEA Emerging Markets. Rimini is a government affairs and public policy professional specialising in technology with an interest in Artificial Intelligence and its role in society & ethics.
She is responsible for managing the development and implementation of Microsoft's public policy initiatives at national and local levels as they relate to the company's strategic partnerships.[1][4][5]
Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the Communications Director, Africa Practice. Prior to africapractice, she was Principal Legal Assistant in the Office of Legal Affairs at the International Criminal Police Organization – ICPO – INTERPOL in Lyon, France
Other considerations
In December 2014, Rimini Makama was named among "The 20 Youngest Power Women In Africa 2014", by Forbes.[3]
See also
References
- The Editor (8 October 2016). "Microsoft Nigeria appoints Makama, Amah as director, CTO". The Guardian (Nigeria). Lagos. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - "Rimini Makama from Gindiri appointed into the executive board of Microsoft Nigeria". Lagos: View Point Nigeria (VPN). 8 October 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- Nsehe, Mfonobong (4 December 2014). "The 20 Youngest Power Women Under 40 In Africa 2014". Forbes. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- Makama, Rimini (26 November 2017). "Rimini Makama: Head of Corporate & Government Affairs, Microsoft Nigeria". LinkedIn. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- Jaiyesimi, Adedoyin (12 October 2016). "ICYMI: Ms. Rimini Haraya Makama is Microsoft Nigeria's new company's Corporate Affairs Director". Leading Ladies Africa Organization. Retrieved 26 November 2017.