Dr. Barrister Umar Ibrahim Mantu was born of Barrister Zuwairatu Mantu on April 7; a few years after the end of Nigeria’s Second Republic. He is the fourth child of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Nasiru Ibrahim Mantu. He is married to Sa’adiyyah Orobosa Mantu and they are blessed with a son, Umar Mantu Jr. Umar attended Corona Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos – where he had his primary education and proceeded to Corona Secondary School, Agbara in Ogun state for his O’Level/Secondary studies. He graduated from Corona Secondary School, as the Salutatorian of his year (i.e. the 2nd best graduating student). While at corona he was awarded the;
1. Best Graduating Humanities student;
2. Best Graduating student in Government;
3. Best Graduating Student in History;
4. Best graduating Student in Physical and Health Education and Mr. Corona.
Accordingly, due to his brilliance, he was Assistant Head Boy of Corona Secondary School in his year and a Peer Counselor in the school. Upon completing his secondary school, Umar went on to the University of Reading’s International Foundation Program, where he completed with a Grade 1. He went on to do his LL.B Law at the University of Reading, where he obtained a Second Class Upper (2:1) with honors in Law in 2007. While at the university, he was made the President of the Afro-Caribbean Society 2005/06 and also in the University Athletics team. After that, Umar went on to the College of Law of England & Wales (Moorgate) for a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (with specialization in general corporate and commercial practice) in 2008. While at Moorgate, he was made the Vice President of the Afro-Asian Society. In 2008/09 he went on to the University of Warwick for his Masters in International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation.
Upon completion, he came back to Nigeria to observe the one-year National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) program. He served at ECOWAS Parliament in their PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS division, where he was involved in the administration of parliamentary sessions. Upon completion of the scheme in 2010, Umar stayed with the parliament till 2011, before he went on a French course at the ACCORD Ecole de Langues, Institut Superier Prive Paris, France where he successfully completed his course. He came back to Nigeria for his one year study at the Nigerian Law School, and was enrolled at Bwari, Abuja campus, where he was successfully called to the Nigerian bar in 2012.
He is a corporate and commercial lawyer, who serves as the Group Legal Executive Director with TSE Group of Companies Limited. Umar has also served on the boards of The Sharp Group Africa, RIZQ International Consult Services Ltd and the Calabar International Trade Fair (CITF). Umar is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), International Bar Association (IBA) and the Institute of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators (ICMC); Umar has served as a council member of the NBA Abuja Unity Branch section on legal practice and business law. He was also a member of the Abuja Young Lawyers Forum of the Nigerian Bar Association (Abuja Unity Branch). Umar is a member of the Rotary Club of Abuja Federal (RCAF), an international award winning club, and has served as Polio Chair (2015/16), Director of Vocational Services & Vice President (2016/17), President (2017-2018), Assistant Governor (2018-2019) and now Club trainer (2019-2020). He is a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) and a recipient of the RCAF presidential award for vocational service and membership development. He is a certified FOREX trader (Level 1) from the Alpha Trading School, London. He holds a doctorate degree in humanities (D. Humms, Honoris Causa), 2017 from Igbinedion University, Okada.
Dr. Umar is defined by his principle of lifting others up when they are down. In his social circle, he is known for his humility and perpetual need to help out when required. This innate streak and passion for a better society, led him and his wife to set-up the Manumar Foundation. The foundation is a non-governmental organization committed to enhancing the quality of lives of Africans by supporting initiatives in healthcare, education, sports and community development. In the foundation’s few years of existence, it has achieved a lot in line with its slogan “Investing in humanity”.
Umar & the Manumar foundation are part of the World Bank Youth Forum, Youth Matters Initiative (a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health; One Campaign, Mike Omotosho Foundation, Silver Lining for the needy initiative and other Non-governmental organizations), which is aimed at promoting the awareness of mental illness, sexual abuse and drug abuse. Umar & the Manumar foundation are also part of the Hepatitis Zero, world eradication project, a program aimed at bringing awareness to the dangers of hepatitis B & C and eventually its eradication. Umar is the Project leader for Plateau State, Nigeria.
Umar also co-founded the Global African Awareness Initiative, which is aimed at supporting Africans worldwide, while showcasing the greatness of Africans and the African continent. He is a trustee in the Zuwairatu Bayero Foundation and Musa Mantu Foundation. Umar is a member of the Africa Development Forum Nigeria and was a youth mentor in the Skills Outside School program, Change Makers and leadership training program a social intervention program aimed at youth development and empowerment. He is responsible for the giving of the Umar Mantu & Z Mantu Awards to the best graduating students in Government & English Language in Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State his Alma mater. Umar was also recently bestowed the traditional title of TALBAN Gindiri, from Gindiri district of Plateau State.
His personal motto remains “Investing in Humanity”
DR. ROTN. BARRISTER
UMAR IBRAHIM MANTU
TITLE: TALBAN GINDIRI
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname: Mantu
Other Names: Umar Ibrahim
Nationality: Nigerian
State of Origin: Plateau State
Date of Birth: 7th April, 1986
Website: www.umarmantu.com
www.manumarfoundation.org
Sex: Male
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A hard working peoples’ person, proud father and family man with a passion for investing in humanity and is always ready for new challenges whilst maintaining a positive attitude at all times. Seeking to make a valuable contribution in any challenging organization and society, where intellect and drive are valued and rewarded. A team player with strong interpersonal skills, with enriched and developed strong work ethic with colleagues and clients over the years.
SCHOOLS/INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DETAILS
(i) Corona Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos - 1991-1997
(ii) Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State – 1997-2003
(iii) University of Reading, International Foundation Program, United Kingdom, Advanced level - 2003-2004.
(iv) University of Reading, United Kingdom – 2004-2007.
(v) The College of Law of England and Wales, United Kingdom – 2007-2008.
(vi) The University of Warwick, Postgraduate Program, United Kingdom – 2008-2009.
(vii) ACCORD Ecole de Langues, Institut Superier Prive, Paris, France - 2011
(viii) Council For Legal education, The Nigerian Law School – 2011-2012
(ix) Alpha FOREX Markets Ltd – 2013
(x) Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators - 2014
(xi) Igbinedion University Okada - 2017
CERTIFICATES OBTAINED WITH DATES
(i) Certificate of Primary Education, 1997.
(ii) West African Examination Certificate (WAEC), 2003.
(iii) A – Level and Foundation Certificate, 2004.
(iv) LL.B (Bachelors of Law) Law Degree, Second Class Upper 2:1 (Honours), 2007.
(v) Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, General Commercial Pathway, 2008.
(vi) Masters/Postgraduate Diploma International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation, 2009.
(vii) National Youth Service Corps. Certificate, Abuja, Nigeria. – 2010
(viii) Certificate, ACCORD Ecole de Langues, Institut Superier Prive, Paris – 2011
(ix) B.L (Barrister at Law), Call to the Nigerian Bar Association. November, 2012
(x) FOREX Trading Level 1 Certificate, 2013
(xi) Chartered Mediator, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, 2014
(xii) Doctorate of Humanities (Honoris Causa), 2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
(i) University of Reading, Reading, UK; Student Affairs, Liaison Officer 2004 -2005;
(ii) Winston & Strawn LLP, London, UK; Legal affairs division – Para-Legal, 2006;
(iii) Nwankwo Ikwueto (Senior Advocate of Nigeria) & Co. Solicitors; Legal Affairs Division – Para- Legal/Work attachment 2007/2008 and 2012 (firm attachment);
(iv) RIZQ International Consult Services Limited – Legal Partner, 2008/2009;
(v) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament; Parliamentary affairs division. 2009/2011;
(vi) Chief Magistrate Court, Court 1, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja (Work Attachment). 2012;
(vii) Istawa Chambers (law firm), General Corporate, Commercial & Property Division, 2012 – till present
(viii) Peoples Democratic Party (P.D.P) Project Reloaded, Committee on planning and strategy – Special adviser to the National Coordinator. 2013 – 2015
DIRECTORSHIP POSITIONS
(i) TSE Properties Ltd – Director;
(ii) TSE Stevedoring Nigeria Ltd – Director;
(iii) TSE Investment Bureau de Change Ltd – Director;
(iv) TSE Agro-farms Ltd – Director;
(v) Sharp Group Africa – Director;
(vi) Calabar International Trade Fair – Director;
(vii) The Manumar Foundation - Founder/Trustee;
(viii) Zuwairatu Bayero Foundation – Trustee;
(ix) Musa Mantu Foundation – Trustee;
(x) Global African Awareness Initiative (GAAI); Founder/Trustee;
(xi) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Restoration Network – Founder;
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS
(i) Aspirant, Federal House of Representatives, Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) (2018/19).
(ii) Project leader, Hepatitis ZERO world eradication project, Plateau State (2019/20)
(iii) Club Trainer, The Rotary Club of Abuja Federal, Abuja, (2019/20)
(iv) Mentor, Change Makers, Leadership & mentoring conference (2019/20)
(v) Assistant Governor, Rotary District 9125 (2018/19)
(vi) President, The Rotary Club of Abuja Federal, Abuja, (2017/18)
(vii) Vice President/Director of Vocational Service, The Rotary Club of Abuja Federal. (2016/17)
(viii) Director of Club administration, The Rotary Club of Abuja Federal. (2018/19);
(ix) Chair of Polio, The Rotary Club of Abuja Federal, (2015/16);
(x) Member, World Bank Youth Forum, Nigeria. (2017)
(xi) Member and Mentor, The Bridge Project (a mentorship programme for students and children);
(xii) Council Member, Young Lawyers Forum, Nigerian Bar Association (Unity Branch, Abuja). (2012/13);
(xiii) Council Member, Section on Legal Practice, Nigerian Bar Association (Unity Branch, Abuja). (2013);
(xiv) Council Member, Section on Business Law, Nigerian Bar Association (Unity Branch, Abuja). (2014)
(xv) Vice-President, College of Law, London Moorgate Afro-Asian Society (2007/08);
(xvi) President, University of Reading Afro-Caribbean Society (2005/06);
(xvii) Assistant-Head Boy (Senior Prefect), Corona Secondary School (2002/03);
(xviii) Member, University of Reading Law society (2003/07);
(xix) Peer counselor, Corona Secondary School.
(xx) Salutatorian, Corona Secondary School (2002/03);
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:
(I) The Plateau Awards – Outstanding Philanthropist of the year (2018)
(II) Nigerian Medical Students Association (50th anniversary) – Award of excellence for humanitarian service (2018);
(III) Coalition of Northern Nigerian Youths – Icon of hope Award (2018);
(IV) Nigerian Rotaract Multi-District Information Organisation - Award of excellence for humanitarian service (2018);
(V) The Express Journal News Magazine – Award for excellence in Youth Motivation and Community service (2018);
(VI) Sagacious Excellence & Quintessential Merit Award – Award for humanitarian support towards the poor and needy (2018);
(VII) Arewa Students Forum, Igbinedion University Okada - Award of excellence for humanitarian service (2017);
(VIII) Plateau State University, Bokkos, SUG Parliament – Award for humanitarian service (2017);
(IX) Plateau Excellence Award - Award of excellence for humanitarian service (2017);
(X) Rotaract Club of Abuja Federal – Award for Humanitarian Icon of the year (2017);
(XI) Rotary Club of Abuja Federal – Award for Vocational Service development (2017);
(XII) Rotary Club of Abuja Federal – Award for Membership development (2017);
(XIII) Rotary Club of Abuja Federal – Award for Outstanding performance as a project leader (2016);
(XIV) Nigerian Progressive Youth Congress (NPYC) – Competent Youth of the year (2016);
(XV) Slum 2 School Charity – Award for humanitarian contribution (2012);
RELEVANT SKILLS AND TRAINING
(i) Computing and Technical Skills: Proficiency in Internet explorer, SPSS, Outlook, and Microsoft Applications: MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Projects and MS Visio.
(ii) Communication and Writing Skills: Excellent and quality up to standard communication (writing and oral) skills, team working, problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
(iii) Language Skills: English (Written & Oral), French (Written & Oral), Hausa (Written & Oral)
(iv) Sports: Football, Boxing, Basketball, Table Tennis, Swimming, Athletics & Horse riding.
(v) Leadership Skills: Rotary leadership Institute (RLI) training level 1 & 2, President-elect training seminar (PETS), District team training seminar (DTTS)
(vi) Alternative Dispute Resolution: Chartered Mediator, Institute of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators (ICMC)
(vii) Public Speaking & Menstorship
References: Excellent references available on request