Laila Dauda Ahmed

Ms. Laila Dauda Ahmed is an instructor of languages and general studies in the Department of General Education (GenEd). She is currently enrolled for a Ph. D. (Arabic Literature) program at Al-Hikma University, Ilorin-Nigeria. She holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics and Literature in Foreign Languages from China University of Geosciences Wuhan, as well as Bachelor's degree (B.A Arabic Studies) from University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. She is also a holder of National Certificate in Education (NCE) from Federal College of Education, Yola, and taught in primary school between 2005 and 2015. Apart from her primary assignment in GenEd, she is also involved in spiritual guidance and counseling at the New Foundation School of AUN, Yola, and a member of American University of Nigeria - Adamawa Peacemakers Initiative (AUN-API).

Laila is a highly motivated language professional with extensive experience in language consulting, translation, and interpretation. She is passionate about education and learning new languages. Her expertise lies in excellent communication skills, motivating and guiding students by setting clear attainable learning objectives to learn new languages and explore new cultures. She is proficient in Arabic, English, Hausa, and Fulfulde and good in Chinese (Mandarin) language.

Ph.D. Thesis Title: An Artistic Features in Some Selected Poems of Female (Arabic) Poets in Northern Nigeria