Dr. Naima Hafiz Abubakar is a Computer Engineer and Information Systems scholar with a B.Eng. in Computer Engineering, an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Information Systems. Her research and professional interests span Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D), technology adoption and acceptance, digital transformation, and emerging technologies in organisations.
Her work explores how digital technologies can create meaningful organisational and societal impact, with a particular focus on technology adoption, inclusion, and the empowerment of women. She is passionate about leveraging digital innovation to expand opportunities, strengthen women’s participation in the digital economy, and promote social inclusion, particularly within developing economies.
Dr. Abubakar is an academic, researcher, and technology enthusiast committed to bridging the gap between technological innovation, organisational readiness, and inclusive development, while contributing to Africa’s digital transformation and sustainable growth.
