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Kaduna Business School

Abdulmumini Suleiman Richifa

Abdulmumini Suleiman Richifa

Business Operations, Innovation & Research Methods

Background

Abdulmumini Suleiman Richifa is a seasoned academic and accomplished entrepreneur with a robust background in entrepreneurship education, business administration, and strategic leadership. With over a decade of experience, he has delivered impactful teaching, research, and administrative services, blending practical insights with academic rigor to support innovation and sustainable development.

Dr. Richifa is currently an adjunct lecturer at Kaduna Business School Monotechnic, where he contributes to advancing entrepreneurial capacity and business acumen among students and professionals.

Areas Of Expertise

  • Entrepreneurship Education and Development
  • Business Administration and Strategic Leadership
  • Research Methods and Academic Writing
  • Project Management and Operations
  • Innovation and Sustainable Development

Education

  • Ph.D. (in view) Business Administration, Ahmadu Bello University
  • MSc. Entrepreneurship, University of Nottingham (2014)
  • B.A (Hons) Business Administration, University of Hertfordshire (2010)
  • Diploma Accounting and Audit, Bayero University Kano (2007)

Additional Certifications

  • Associate Member, Institute of Strategic Management (2014)
  • Diploma in Advanced CPU Literacy and Proficiency, Supreme Computer Concepts
  • Entrepreneurship Development Training, SMEDAN (2018)

Honours & Awards

  • Village Head of Kuzai, Richifa District, Soba LGA, Kaduna State
  • National Youth Service Corps, Ministry for Rural and Community Development, Sokoto State

Professional Experience

Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University (2016 – Present)

  • Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate courses in entrepreneurship, business administration, and research methods.
  • Supervised undergraduate research projects and dissertations.

Adjunct Lecturer, Kaduna Business School Monotechnic (2023 – Present)

  • Facilitated entrepreneurship and business administration courses focusing on practical applications for economic development.

CEO, SIMPLE-FIT Enterprises (2014 – 2017)

  • Managed operations, strategy, and growth initiatives for a start-up enterprise.

Director of Administration, SULNAF Property Development Company Ltd. (2008 – 2016)

  • Oversaw administrative functions, staff coordination, and project management.

Supervisor, SYR Farm (2006 – Present)

  • Monitored farming operations and ensured quality outputs.

Owner-Manager, Hubbi Bread (2019 – Present)

  • Founded and operated a bakery business, managing all aspects of production and sales.

Teaching Experience

Undergraduate Courses:

  • Comparative Industrial Relations (BUAD472)
  • Business Creation and Growth (GENS301)
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GENS202)
  • Principles of Entrepreneurship Development (DIM203)
  • Computer Applications (ABBS 102)
  • Introduction to Operations Management (BUAD403)
  • Introduction to Research (BUAD303)
  • Principles of Project Management (BUAD101)

Postgraduate Courses:

  • Operations Management

Leadership and Administrative Roles

  • General Supervisor, ABU Bakery (2016 – 2019)
  • Coordinator, GENS301/202 (2016/2017 Session)
  • Assistant Coordinator, Entrepreneurship GENS301/202 (2018 – Present)
  • MSc RUFE New Students Registration Officer (2016 – 2017)

Key Publications & Presentations

Dissertations

  • Linking Entrepreneurship to Strategy: Do Entrepreneurs Need Strategy? A Case Study of Chinese Entrepreneurs. MSc Dissertation, University of Nottingham (2014).
  • Establishing a New Business: ABLAYA Sparkle Wash – Business Plan. B.A Hons Dissertation, University of Hertfordshire (2010).

Publications

  • Yazeed, M., Nasiru, A., Abdulmumini, S. R., & Usman, M. (2020). Effect of Entrepreneurship Education and Subjective Norms on Entrepreneurial Intention of Ahmadu Bello University Students. FUDMA Journal of Business Management, 1(1), 134-146.

Conference Papers

  • Effect of Social Capital on Entrepreneurial Mode of Entry Among Nigerian Entrepreneurs (2019).
  • Entrepreneurship Education in Tertiary Institutions as a Tool for Achieving Quality Education and Economic Growth (2019).
  • Influence of Entrepreneurship Skills Acquisition of Female University Graduates for Sustainable Economic Development (2019).

Global Engagements

International Conferences

  • 1st International Management Sciences Conference, Kaduna State University (2019).
  • University of Doula International Conference, Cameroon (2023).

Local Conferences

  • Department of Economics 50th Anniversary National Conference, Ahmadu Bello University (2019).