Frontline educationist and community service worker, Mercy Olajumoke Oluwayemisi Abdullahi has been nominated for Ekinrin-Adde Community Service Award.
This much, is contained in a letter of notice, signed by the community’s scribe, Elder Deinde Komolafe.
The award ceremony, according to the letter, will come up, June 23, 2023 at the Community’s Event Centre.
Mercy Abdullahi was born to the family of Elder Gabson Ologbonyo Olumoko and Late Deaconess Clara Bosede Olumoko.
She is a dedicated team player and a professional with a strong sense of self-motivation, who is committed to the ongoing progress in her community.
Mercy, a hard worker who places heavy emphasis on active listening, empathy, with a proactive attitude to service improvement and development is also skilled in Project Management; Grant Management and Administration.
Mercy Abdullahi has Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills with Strong Administrative and Results-Oriented Disposition.
She is Goal-Driven and Reliable; she has an undeniable Commitment to Teamwork, Ethics, and Integrity.
Oluwayemisi , as she is also known, has being Personal Assistant/Confidential Secretary to the National Coordinator of Federal CARES Support Unit of Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme, a poor and vulnerable intervention of the Nigeria Government sponsored by the World Bank since June 2021 to date
She was also Personal Assistant/Confidential Secretary, to the National Coordinator of the world Bank just completed Federal Project Support Unit, Community and Social Development Projects from April 2019 to May 2021
She was at different times, saddled with various roles at Federal Capital Universal Basic Education Board, Abuja. 2006 till March 2019; and at Funtaj International School Asokoro, Abuja. Aug. 2004 to Dec. 2005
She was Assistant Head Teacher at Primate Private Schools, Kuje, Abuja. Jan – Aug. 2004
She had her National Youth Service Corp at Bank road branch of First Bank Nigeria kaduna in 2002
in 2017 attended California State University, Chico- California U.S.A. and had a certificate as a TEA Fellow.
Bagged a masters degree certificate in 2014 from Curtin University, Perth Western Australia M(ed.) TESOL
2013 Best West Care, Kwinana Perth, Western Australia Certificate (Aged care)
2011 Jilin Normal University, Siping City, China General Scholar (Chinese Language)
2003 FEMSHAD Computers, Bank Road, Kaduna Diploma in Computer Application
2001 Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria B.A. (Ed) English Language
1990 St. Anthony Secondary School, Ilorin Senior School Certificate Examination
1984 attended Chapel Nursery and Primary School and St. Barnabas Primary Schools in ilorin Kwara state with her First Leaving Certificate
Olajumoke Abdullahi was President, Australia Alumni Association of Nigeria. Dec 2018 to January 2023
She is a recipient of many awards, including: October 1st Awards for Outstanding Nigeria Advocates of Nigeria- China Relationship. October 2019;
Teaching Excellence Awards Fellowship from the State Department of the United States of America. January – March 2017;
Australia Aids (Ausaid) Scholarship for Technical Assistance to African Countries. January 2013 – January 2014
The Chinese Government Scholarship for hard work and dedication to the Chinese Program and Chinese Culture Integration. March 2009 – July 2011
The Best Participating Teacher in Abuja Carnival (Children and Youth Program). 23rd November 2008;
Best Teacher in English Language Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria. 8th March 2007
Recognition of dedication to duty and excellent performance of tasks. 16th January 2007
Recognition of immense Achievement, (English Education Student Association Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria). 11th September 1999 amongst others.
Holds multiple certificates from various training programs, fellowships, and seminars.
She has interest and passion for the poor and vulnerable especially as regards gender inclusion and equity, she is also interested in books on self-driving, self-development, and leadership growth, Working and meeting people, traveling, singing, and listening to music for relaxation.
