Ambassador Usman Baraya

Senior Diplomat | International Negotiator | Strategic Policy Advisor
Nationality: Nigerian
Languages: English, Arabic, French

🛡️ Session Title

“Diplomacy and Strategic Leadership in Humanitarian and Security Reform”

📜 Bio Summary

Ambassador Usman Baraya is a seasoned Nigerian diplomat with decades of service across global missions and multilateral institutions. Educated at Bayero University Kano, Oxford University, Georgetown University, and the University of Paris/Brussels, he holds advanced degrees and certifications in diplomacy, international negotiations, Arabic, and French.

His career spans critical postings in Geneva, Brussels, Riyadh, London, Hong Kong, Washington DC, and Addis Ababa. Ambassador Baraya has represented Nigeria as Consul-General, Deputy Chief of Mission, Chargé d’Affaires, and Permanent Representative to the European Union, African Union, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the Organization of American States.

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he served as Director of the UN Department, Director of Consular and Legal Affairs, and Chief of Protocol of the Federation. His leadership in international diplomacy and strategic policy development makes him a vital voice in shaping Nigeria’s humanitarian and security agenda.

🌍 Tours of Duty

Nigerian Missions in Geneva, Brussels, Riyadh, London, Hong Kong, Washington DC, Addis Ababa
Permanent Representative to the European Union, African Union, and OAS
Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and Ethiopia

🏛️ National Appointments

Director, UN Department – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Director, Consular & Legal Department
Chief of Protocol of the Federation
Member, National Honors Merit Awards Committee (2014–2015)

🎓 Education & Training

Bayero University Kano – B.Sc
Oxford University – International Diplomacy
Georgetown University – Strategic Negotiations
University of Paris/Brussels – Multilateral Policy
UN Language Institute, Geneva – Arabic & French

🎯 Areas of Expertise

International Diplomacy & Negotiation
Strategic Leadership in Humanitarian Affairs
Multilateral Policy Development
Security Reform & Global Cooperation
Protocol & Governance Strategy
Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding

📩 Contact

Email: ubaraya@yahoo.co.uk