Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar Lamido
Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar Lamido
Member, Advisory Committee of Experts (ACE)
Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar Lamido is an economist, academic, Islamic finance specialist, researcher, trainer and consultant with broad experience in Islamic economics, Shari’ah, financial inclusion, social finance and institutional development. He holds a PhD in Islamic Economics from the International Islamic University Malaysia, an MSc in Economics from the University of Bakht el-Ruda, Sudan, and a BSc in Economics from Bayero University, Kano.
He began his academic career as a Lecturer in Economics at Gombe State University before joining the International Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance at Bayero University Kano in 2014. He is currently with the Department of Economics at Bayero University and serves as a resource person at the Institute. He formally served as Head of the Research Department and currently serves as Head of the Community Services Department, as well as National Coordinator for the National Qur’an Recitation Competition. His teaching portfolio has included Ethics and Governance in Islamic Financial Institutions, Islamic Finance, Islamic Capital Markets, Shari’ah Rules in Islamic Finance, Wealth Management and Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence and Contract.
Dr. Lamido has advised, trained and consulted for institutions in Nigeria and internationally, including the International Finance Corporation, NDIC, Federal Mortgage Bank, Central Bank of Nigeria and Jaiz Bank. He has also contributed to the establishment and development of Islamic microfinance banks, waqf foundations, halal certification initiatives and Islamic cooperative societies. He currently serves in advisory roles with Ascent Capital and Merit Capital, is a Director of Dar Al Halal Certifications Ltd., and is a member of the Implementation Committee for the Nigeria National Halal Economy Strategy.
A prolific scholar, he has published extensively on Islamic economics and finance, Waqf, economic development and related subjects. His blend of academic depth, practical Islamic finance experience, policy exposure and institutional advisory work strengthens the expertise available to SunTrust Bank’s Non-Interest Banking activities.