Emmanuel Sulemanu
Minawa'o Refugees Camp
Summary
A dedicated and resilient Law graduate with a strong commitment to justice, human rights, and community development. Having experienced displacement due to armed conflict in Northeastern Nigeria, I am deeply motivated to pursue advanced studies in Law or related disciplines to contribute to rebuilding legal systems that promote justice, prevent oppression, and protect vulnerable populations.
I aspire to use my academic training and professional experience to advocate for equitable legal frameworks and support post-conflict reconstruction in my home region.
Dedicated educator and community sensitizer with expertise in promoting educational initiatives and advocacy programmes. Engages families and leaders to enhance school attendance and literacy within challenging environments. Drives awareness campaigns, empowering communities to tackle social issues effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Pastor (Administrative and Community Lea
Reddemed Christian of God (RCCG)
Minawa'o Refugee Camp, Cameroon
12.2021 - Current
- Support the coordination and administration of church activities in a multicultural congregation (English, French, and Fulfulde speakers)
- Facilitate communication between leadership and congregation members
- Strategically planned church future, developing clear vision and goals.
- Engaged in programmes for providing food, clothing and shelter to needy people.
- Offered religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support to individuals and families, helping people overcome personal and societal challenges.
- Assisted religious ministers in preaching and propagating teachings of specific religions.
- Delivered weekly sermons to congregations of over 200 members, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Carried out Sunday morning worship, Sunday school and bible study, providing continuity and leadership.
Primary School Teacher (Short-Term Assignment)
Plan International
Minawa'o Refugee Camp, Cameroon
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Taught primary five pupils in a refugee camp school setting
- Delivered lessons in a challenging humanitarian context
- Contributed to improving literacy and classroom engagement
- Led extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports, fostering pupils' talents and interests beyond the classroom curriculum.
Community Sensitizer (Volunteer Role)
UNHCR in collaboration Plan International Cameroon
Minawa'o Refugee Camp, Cameroon
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Led awareness campaigns addressing early and forced marriage
- Promoted girls’ education within the refugee community
- Engaged families and community leaders to encourage school attendance during holiday periods
Education
Bachelor of Arts - english Law
University of Maroua
Far-north region, Cameroon01-2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary Education (WAEC & NECO)
Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Mubi No
Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria01-2018
GCSEs - Junior Secondary Education
Government Day Junior Secondary School (GDJSS), As
Ashigashiya, Gwoza LGA Borno State NIgeria01-2013
NVQ Level 1 - • First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
Zamga Primary School, Borno State, Nigeria
Zamga, Gwoza LGA, Borno State Nigeria01-2010
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program development
- Conflict resolution
- Cross-cultural communication
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- English: Fluent (spoken and written)
French: Intermediate (spoken and written)
DIGITAL SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Basic computer literacy such as typing, internet surfing and the use of Digital
tools
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and team coordination
- Community engagement and advocacy
- High level of integrity, empathy, and adaptability
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Interests
- Community service and social impact initiatives
- Music (Choral participation)
- Tourism and cultural exchange
- Reading and personal development
Timeline
Primary School Teacher (Short-Term Assignment)
Plan International
09.2022 - 11.2022
Assistant Pastor (Administrative and Community Lea
Reddemed Christian of God (RCCG)
12.2021 - Current
Community Sensitizer (Volunteer Role)
UNHCR in collaboration Plan International Cameroon
05.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - english Law
University of Maroua
Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary Education (WAEC & NECO)
Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Mubi No
GCSEs - Junior Secondary Education
Government Day Junior Secondary School (GDJSS), As
NVQ Level 1 - • First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
Zamga Primary School, Borno State, Nigeria