Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to a new week!
We are glad to announce that Engr (Dr) Abubakar Gambo Umar, the Director General of Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation shall be our Keynote Speaker at the grand finale of the 2023 Ugwumba Enterprise Challenge, scheduled to hold on December 12, 2023 at the Abuja Continental Hotel.
As an event that promotes innovations, job creation and economic development in Nigeria, the Guest speaker shall be speaking on this topic: Entrepreneurship Development – The Gateway to Economic Recovery in Nigeria.
Engr. Abubakar Gambo Umar boasts an impressive background as a Chemical Engineer with a Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. His contributions extend to various sectors, holding positions such as Chairman, Governing Board of the Nigerian Film Corporation Jos, and Special Assistant to the Hon. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development.
Currently serving as the Director General/CEO of Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Engr. Abubakar brings a wealth of experience to shed light on the critical role entrepreneurship plays in steering Nigeria towards economic recovery.
His diverse professional journey includes being the Deputy Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum, pioneer Chairman of the Governing Board of Taraba State Television Corporation, and Managing Director/CEO of Zaitun Engineering and General Services Ltd.
Engr. (Dr) Abubakar Gambo Umar is affiliated with esteemed professional bodies such as Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigerian Environmental Society, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), and Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE), among others.
Beyond his professional achievements, he holds the traditional title of Santuraki Gassol in Gassol Local Government of Taraba state and is a devoted family man.
We express our gratitude for the valued partnership with Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, a development organization established by the 19 State Governors in Northern Nigeria, dedicated to promoting the ideals and legacies of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first Premier of the Northern Region.
Join us in extending a warm appreciation to Dr. Abubakar Gambo Umar as we eagerly anticipate his insightful keynote address at the grand finale!