[1][2] She has played a pivotal role in promoting social development and advancing the cause of women's rights within Islamic frameworks in Nigeria.
She completed her early education in Nigeria before pursuing higher studies, graduating with an Upper Credit in Metallurgy from Kwara State College of Technology.
She also holds a Post-graduate Diploma in Education and various certificates from institutions in the United States and Saudi Arabia.
[4] Alhaja Rafiah has been a key figure in the Federation of Muslim Women's Associations of Nigeria (FOMWAN) since its establishment in 1985.
Throughout her tenure, she has represented the organization on national and international platforms, including in Saudi Arabia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.