Engr. Umar Ramadan Zakari
Director of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and Head of GT-Hub (Green-Tech and Entrepreneurship Hub) at Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna, Nigeria
Bio: Engr. Umar Ramadan Zakari is a technology and innovation leader with over 15 years of experience in ICT infrastructure, systems engineering, and digital transformation in higher education. He serves as Director of ICT and Head of the Green-Tech and Entrepreneurship Hub (GT-Hub) at Abdulkadir Kure University in Minna, Nigeria. His work focuses on applying artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies to advance sustainable development. He leads initiatives in AI research infrastructure, digital transformation, innovation, and entrepreneurship while fostering partnerships between academia, industry, and research organisations. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, with research interests in applied AI, predictive modelling, institutional energy intelligence, and sustainable digital transformation.