Ms Abdul-Kareem qualified as a Physiotherapist from University of Ibadan. She practised as a clinician and as an educationist, and currently lectures at the Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin.
Ms Abdul-Kareem worked both in Nigeria and in some countries abroad (Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom) for some years before returning home.
She specializes in Neurological and Community Rehabilitation. She has a great passion for People living with disabilities and diligently and passionately works with them. She was recently made the Chairperson of Kwara State Paralympic.