Saadatu Hassan Liman

Saadatu Hassan Liman is Nigerian professor of Islamic Studies and currently the vice chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

Early life and Education She received her first degree in Islamic studies from the University of Jos in 1998. She later obtained a Masters of Arts in Islamic studies in 2002 from the same university, and also got a Doctor of philosophy degree (PHD) in Islamic studies from the same University in 2010. She also holds postgraduate diploma in education, and a certificate in Islamic banking and finance in 2018 from Nasarawa state University.

Career Saadatu began her career with Nasarawa State University in 2002 as an assistant lecturer in Islamic studies. She was later prompted to professor of Islamic studies in 2017. Through out her career in academics she has held several administrative positions including Coordinator of Islamic Studies, Acting Head of Department, Assistant Dean of Students' Affairs, Deputy Dean of Students' Affairs, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Director of Research and Publications, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration).

Research Saadatu carried out research on Islamic jurisprudence, women's rights, gender equality, Sharia implementation, and Muslim women's participation in leadership. She has written numerous academic publications both in national and international journals and has also supervised postgraduate research in Islamic studies. She has received research awards including an African Humanities Program Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies for research on women's rights and cultural practices in Northern Nigeria.

Awards Award of Scholarship for Best B.A. (Hons.) Islamic Studies Student, University of Jos (1992–1998). UNESCO/Suzanne Mubarak Japan–Egypt Friendship Research Fellowship for the Empowerment of Women in Peace and Gender Studies (2006). African Humanities Program Postdoctoral Fellowship, American Council of Learned Societies (2011–2012). Meritorious Award from the Organization of Women in Colleges of Education (WICE) for contributions to education Lecturers' Face of Reading Award, StandTall Africa Initiative (2020). Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Leadership Award (2021). UFUK Dialogue Peace Ambassador Award (2022). Fellow of the Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals of Nigeria (FIIFPN) (2022).

Professional memberships Saadatu has been a member of several professional and academic organizations, including: Nigeria Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NATAIS) Nigeria Association of Female Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NAFTAIS) Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals of Nigeria Federation of Muslim Women's Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN)