Umar Garba

He was born in Danbatta in Kano State. He earned his Bachelor's and master of sciences and engineering from the Technical University of Wroclaw and holds a PhD of science and technology from the University of Manchester.^[7][8][9]

He began lecturing at Bayero University Kano in the faculty of technology working for up to 30 years and also lectures in telecommunications engineering in the institution, he later became the head of department at electrical engineering dean of faculty science and technology. He also held various postings in the institution and was member and chaired more 50 universities committee and task forces. He was also a supervisor of many Masters, Bachelor's and philosophy doctor projects in engineering and telecommunications.^[10][11]

He was a member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and the Nigerian Society of Engineers, serving as a member. He became vice president of International Centre for Advanced Communication Studies in its establishment by the Nigerian Communications Commission and Digital Bridge Institute.^[12][13][14]

Since 2013, he has been a member of the Common Wealth Nations.^[15]

He has authored several books, and has been credited in more than 50 articles in journals. He also has received many awards and honors.^[16]