Ja’afar Isa Dauda is a Sunni Fulani Muslim from Kano state. He holds a B. Tech in Mathematics from the Federal University of Technology Yola in Adamawa state. He is the former Secretary General of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Kano State Area Unit and a member of the National Council of Muslim Youths Organization (NACOMYO). Ja’afar is experienced in his profession as a teacher.
Ja’afar sees interreligious dialogue as a must since Nigeria is a multi-religious country. He feels that interreligious dialogue enhances understanding for peace and development. Having seen the positive impact of the Fellowship, he was motivated to apply for the program.