Dr. Asiya Abdullahi Umar, PhD
📍 Abuja, Nigeria | ✉️ asiyaabdullahi@gmail.com | 📞 +234 803 062 9731
Senior Finance & Strategy Executive | Oil & Gas Specialist | Chartered Accountant | Business Advisor
Professional Profile
Dynamic and highly accomplished financial expert with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, public finance, and corporate advisory. A certified management consultant and Fellow of multiple prestigious professional bodies, Dr. Asiya combines academic excellence with hands-on experience in finance, auditing, strategic planning, HSE, and policy formulation. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Paris School of Business, an MBA from Lagos Business School, and a BSc in Accountancy from the University of Maiduguri.
Education
PhD in Business Administration – Paris School of Business, France (2017–2022)
MBA – Lagos Business School, Pan-African University (2008–2010)
BSc in Accountancy – University of Maiduguri (2001–2005)
Skills and Expertise
Oil & Gas Finance | Strategic Planning | Treasury Management | Regulatory Compliance
Internal Auditing | HSE Leadership | Joint Venture Funding | Investment Analysis
Proficient in SAP, financial modeling, and regulatory reporting
Professional Certifications & Memberships
Fellow: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
Fellow: Institute of Management Consultants (IMC Nigeria)
Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
Member: American Society of Safety Professionals, Nigerian Institute of Management, Association of National Accountants of Nigeria
SAP Certified | Oil Trading (UK) | Internal Audit (UK) | ISPON Certified
Current Role
Technical Advisor to the Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) – Federal Republic of Nigeria (Dec 2023–Present)
Leads the development of strategic petroleum sector policies and international engagement (OPEC, APPO).
Provides expert technical advice, prepares ministerial briefs, and supports multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Previous Roles
Finance & Treasury, NNPC Upstream (2023) – JV funding strategy, hydrocarbon accounting, investment analysis.
Downstream HSE, NNPC Retail (2018–2021) – Oversight of HSE training, site audits, and accident investigations.
Receipting Officer & Internal Auditor, NNPC Retail (2012–2018) – Revenue management, audit operations, financial reconciliation.
Audit & Accounting Roles – At NEPC, FCT Admin, and Akintola Williams Deloitte, including audits for major clients like CBN, Julius Berger, and HIV/AIDS programs.
Hobbies and Interests
Community service, swimming, tennis, and international travel.
