President Bola Tinubu recently approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers to lead various agencies and parastatals operating under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment.
One of the appointees is Aisha Rimi, the new MD/CEO of the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).
Aisha Rimi who hails from Katsina State recently served as the founding partner at Africa Law Practice (ALP), a commercial law firm, and is known for her philanthropic endeavors.
Early life and education
Aisha was born and raised in Katsina state a devout Muslim family.
Her academic journey led her to obtain a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with a specialization in International Commercial Law from the University of Buckingham. Building upon this foundational knowledge, she furthered her legal education at the same institution, earning a Master of Laws (LLM).
Career
Aisha Rimi embarked on her legal career at Ajumogobia & Okeke, where she dedicated a decade from 1991 to 2001 to honing her legal expertise. Following this, she ventured to Chadbourne & Parke, where she served as a visiting attorney for a brief period of one year.
In 2002, Aisha transitioned to the role of Senior Vice President at GWI Consulting, where she made significant contributions in her five-year tenure.
In a significant career move in 2007, Aisha assumed the role of Founding Partner at Rimi & Partners. Later, she co-founded with other legal luminaries to establish a continental law firm known as Africa Law Practice (ALP Legal or ALP).
Aisha played a critical role as an attorney specializing in foreign investment and regulatory compliance. Her responsibilities also encompassed providing expert counsel on project finance, corporate and operational joint ventures, and a wide spectrum of commercial legal practices.
She has pedigree for the position appointed
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