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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATION PUBLIC POLICY

Amir Muhammad Harbo

I turn information into evidence, and evidence into clear public communication. A Master’s-trained information manager with over eight years across policy research, digital operations, media and development programmes, working in English and Hausa.

Portrait of Amir Muhammad Harbo
Master of Information Management.
Open to international collaboration.
8+Years in professional practice
MIMMaster of Information Management, 2025
EN · HAWorking in English and Hausa
2025Equal Measures 2030 fellowship

PROFILE

Information that
serves the public.

My work sits where information systems, public policy and communication meet, turning complex material into decisions people can act on.

I hold a Master’s in Information Management and have spent eight years in legislative research, digital operations, media, language technology and development programmes. I am drawn to problems where evidence is plentiful but hard to use, and I work in English and Hausa to reach audiences that global conversations often miss.

Master of Information ManagementAhmadu Bello University, Zaria

2025

B.A. English LanguageSule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa

2019

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EXPERTISE

Four disciplines.
One practice.

I combine them according to the problem in front of me, not the job title.

01

Information
Management

Research, data quality, records and knowledge systems that make information findable, trustworthy and usable.

Data quality · Information systems · Research

02

Technology &
Digital Operations

Web platforms, digital workflows and content operations that help organisations work better and reach their audiences.

Digital strategy · Web platforms · Language AI

03

Communication
& Media

Journalism, speechwriting and storytelling in English and Hausa, from policy briefs to broadcast and social media.

Writing & editing · Speechwriting · Multimedia

04

Public Policy
& Advocacy

Legislative research, bill and budget analysis, briefing and reporting that connect evidence to public institutions.

Policy research · Bill analysis · Briefs & reports

EXPERIENCE

Eight years,
in outline.

Roles are described by function and sector. Organisation names are withheld on this page; references and further detail are available on request.

2024 – Present

Policy Research & Legislative Support

Public sector · Legislative

Policy research, bill and budget analysis, briefing notes, minutes and speechwriting in support of a legislative committee.

2018 – Present

Programme & Strategy Support

Non-profit · Development

Supports strategy, governance and external relations; coordinates epidemic and disaster preparedness and response; manages programme documentation, reporting and stakeholder communication.

2021 – 2024

Head of Administration & Digital Operations

Media

Ran administration, budgeting and procurement, and built the SEO, social and multimedia strategy that grew audience reach and engagement. Trained and mentored staff.

2022 – 2023

Linguist Associate, Hausa

Language technology · International

Hausa translation, localisation and annotation for AI and language tools, working with cross-functional teams on data management and delivery.

2019 – 2020

Educator & ICT Officer

Education · National service

Taught English language and literature, ran the school’s ICT resource centre and led debate and ICT clubs.

PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA

Published work,
in print and policy.

Commentary and analysis for international, national and regional outlets.

Featured publication · 2025

The 4% Problem: Why Nigeria’s Parliament Needs Gender Quotas

A data-driven case for gender quotas in Nigeria’s National Assembly, combining the 2024 SDG Gender Index, parliamentary representation data and comparative lessons from Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa.

Equal Measures 2030 · Storytelling with Gender Data Fellowship

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Earlier writing and media (4)

CREDENTIALS

Selected training
and fellowships.

A curated selection from international and national programmes.

Certificate: Storytelling with Gender Data Fellowship, Equal Measures 2030

Equal Measures 20302025

Storytelling with Gender Data Fellowship

Six-month global fellowship on turning gender data into evidence-led public stories.

Gender data · Storytelling · Policy communication

Certificate: Data Quality Management, iMMAP and OCHA

iMMAP & OCHA2024

Data Quality Management

Training in data quality, validation, consistency and responsible information management.

Data quality · Information management

Certificate: Legislative Internship Fellowship, EU and PLAC

EU / PLAC2023

Legislative Fellowship

Immersion in legislative research, parliamentary process, policy and advocacy.

Governance · Policy research · Legislative analysis

Certificate: Digital Journalism, Reuters and Facebook Journalism Project

Reuters / Facebook Journalism Project2023

Digital Journalism

Digital reporting, verification and audience-focused journalism.

Digital journalism · Verification

Certificate: Capability Enhancement Workshop for Journalists, PwC Nigeria

PwC Nigeria2022

Capability Enhancement Workshop for Journalists

Professional development for journalists focused on stronger reporting.

Journalism · Professional development

Certificate: Tech Infused Pedagogy, Tech Enabled Teacher Conference

Tech Enabled Teacher Conference2025

Tech Infused Pedagogy

Learning on emerging technology and technology-enabled teaching and training.

Technology · Digital education

Further training includes ICT resource training (NEDC, 2021), film and television production (KAP Film & Television Academy) and online information access (Digital Nigeria, 2020).

WRITING

Ideas, analysis
and perspectives.

Commentary on public policy, information and society, in English and Hausa.

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The Degree-versus-Skills Debate Gives Young People the Wrong Choice
AI Will Not Fix an Office That Cannot Find Its Own Records
As a young person, growing up to become a resourceful and responsible citizen is very challenging in Nigeria
Our community services to the 2022 flood victims in Jigawa state
Some of the verified IDPs' CAMPS that their environments were submerged around the Hadejia axis in 2022
"Best Friends in the World" is one of the best teen high school series movies in Nigeria
 Jigawa invested in ICT before Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms from the Western World not only in Africa
Tsokaci Game da Ranar Hausa
 Mu yi hulÉ—a da kowa daidai da hankalinsa
 Muhimmanci ko falalar yin addu'a ga Musulmi
Mulki Æ´an Hadejia: Nazarin tufka da warwara game da son kan yankuna a Jihar Jigawa
No matter how difficult the situation you find yourself in, try do good to others