Amina Iliyasu (Balaraba) holds a degree in Business Administration from Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto State, Nigeria, and a certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies from Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, USA. She is the Founder of Azyali Global Services and Co-founder of Instar Solutions Nigeria. Currently serving as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Zamfara State on Skills Acquisition.