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. Quotes women are the backbone of every society and possess an economic mindset that can greatly contribute to national development. “I got married after secondary school. When I started university, I already had a child. With proper planning, women can handle both marriage and education. I even became more focused after marriage.” “My mother always believed I could do anything. I used to come first in class, and that built her confidence in me. That support pushed me to succeed,” “I didn’t even choose the course; it was given to me after remedial studies at BUK. I saw it as destiny and accepted it wholeheartedly,” “They said I would be crawling under cars and should change my course. But I love challenges. I like doing things people are afraid of. External links