"women are the backbone of every society and possess an economic mindset that can greatly contribute to national development."
— Umma Abdullahi

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Umma Abdullahi

Umma Abdullahi is a historic figure who became the first female Professor of Mechanical Engineering in Northern Nigeria, and only the third in the entire country. A professor at Bayero University, Kano (BUK), her promotion in late 2024 was seen as a significant achievement for women in STEM fields in Nigeria.

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