Executive Director
The vision, voice, and driving force behind UCAF and the Build Her leadership pipeline.
Umar Adam
Who He Is
Program designer and facilitator with a proven record of building structured, high-impact learning systems for young people. At UCAF, he has designed and delivered programs reaching over 1,000 secondary school students across Zaria and Sabon Gari.
Leadership Background
Forged inside the student union ecosystem — serving as Assistant Secretary General of the Kaduna State Students Union and Chief of Staff to the President at ABU Zaria. These roles gave him direct exposure to grassroots governance and youth advocacy.
Current Focus
Leads the Build Her program — a six-month structured leadership pipeline producing advocates in strategic thinking, financial literacy, and stakeholder management. Actively researching the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Community Development.