JAFAR ABUBAKAR

A young, dynamic, detail-oriented, progressive-thinking, and productive first-class graduate of Political Science and Study of Religions with deft research and analytical skills. I am a result-oriented, excellence-driven, and an open-minded team player with exceptional problem-solving skills who is passionate about pursuing a career as a researcher and academia, with the hope of making significant and enormous contributions via innovative research. I am currently a proficient tutorial assistant with almost one (1) year of experience in assisting course instructors in delivering lectures to students.

• Research Assistant, Department for the Study of Religions, University of Ghana, 2023, 2024, Research assistant for Prof. Rose Mary Amenga-Etego in questionnaire designing and distribution, data gathering, and literature review on the topic 'The interplay between Christianity and African Indigenous Religions in Ghanaian funeral rites.', Research Assistant for Peacemakers Coalition on Good Culture of Ghana, Religion and Mental Health from the University of Ghana.
• Research Student, Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, 2021, 2022, Wrote a term paper on the topic 'An assessment of the voting pattern of Zongo communities: the case study of the Asawase constituency.', Developed a research proposal on the topic 'Assessing the voting behavior of Ghanaians: the case study of the Zongo communities.'

• Academic Committee Head, Ghana Muslim Students' Association (GMSA), University of Ghana, 01/2023, 09/2023, Ensuring the quality of academic programs and materials., Monitoring and evaluating Muslim students' progress and outcomes., Organizing peer-to-peer tutorials for students at all levels., Implementing policies to guide my committee members., Assisting students in their course selection and registration., Organizing seminars and conferences on capacity building for Muslim students., Facilitated academic resources, such as internships, and mentorship programs which supported and enhanced Muslim students' academic and professional growth., Successfully oriented Muslim students on the need to incorporate or integrate Islamic knowledge with secular knowledge., Improved steadily the academic performance of students by achieving higher grades and a better understanding of course materials.
• Course Representative, University of Ghana, Legon, 01/2022, 09/2023, Ensuring timely submission of various course assignments to lecturers., Facilitating open and regular communication between students, instructors, and the department, ensuring that concerns and feedback are heard and addressed., Collaborating with instructors to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to the course content, structure, or delivery, enhancing the overall learning experience., Encouraging active participation, engagement, and feedback from students, fostering a deep sense of community and inclusivity in the courses., Organizing study groups, peer-to-peer discussions, and additional resources to support students' understanding and success in the courses., Creating a friendly and harmonious environment between students and instructors.

• Participant, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Conference on 'Political Trends in West Africa and Europe: Implications for International Partnerships', Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, 08/2024
• Participant, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Conference on 'The Challenge of Stability and Security in West Africa', Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra, 05/2024
• Participant, '12TH MTN Pulse Transform Africa Conference & Africa Role Model Awards' by Young Professionals and Youth Coalition (YPYC), Accra International Conference Center (AICC), 2021
• Participant, 'Leadership and Mentorship Summit', via Microsoft Teams, 2021
• Participant, 'Volunteers for Muslim Youth Empowerment and Development' (VOMYED), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, 2018

• Dr. Abdul-Jalilu Ateku, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 64, Legon, Greater Accra, GA-403-5075, aateku@ug.edu.gh, +233 591157566
• Dr. Rabiatu Deinyo Ammah, Senior Lecturer, Department for the Study of Religions, University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 66, Legon, Greater Accra, GA-403-5075, rdammah@ug.edu.gh, +233 244758841
• Dr. Haruna Zagoon-Sayeed, Lecturer, Department for the Study of Religions, University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 66, Legon, Greater Accra, GA-403-5075, hzagoon-sayeed@ug.edu.gh, +233 200666873
• Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, Director of Sports, Sports Directorate, University of Ghana, P.O. Box LG 25, Legon, Greater Accra, GA-403-5075, bbbitugu@ug.edu.gh, +233 244 440234

• Sports (football, tennis and yoga)
• Volunteering
• Reading (News, poetry and fiction)
• Meditation and mindfulness
• Travelling