Amina Sambo Magaji

Amina Sambo – Magaji, PhD, is an AI expert, tech policy developer and senior startup advisor with over 21 years of experience. She is a pioneer figure in the Nigerian startup and innovation ecosystem, who has designed, managed and implemented several programs and projects for over 20,000 founders and business owners across Nigeria. Dr Sambo – Magaji has been pivotal in building Nigeria IT Talent and advocating for the adoption of emerging technologies for solving socioeconomic challenges. She is largely focused on building sustainable systems and creating opportunities for youth (especially women and young girls) in tech to excel through a non for profit she founded She and Tech empowerment Foundation “sheandtech.com”.
Dr Sambo – Magaji holds a first-class degree in Computer Science from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), a master’s with Distinction (Information Engineering) and PhD (Artificial Intelligence) from the Robert Gordon University, Scotland. She currently leads the Digital Literacy and Capacity Development Department at NITDA.
Dr Sambo – Magaji has published and presented her work in several international conferences and journals. In her academic pursuit, at the Advance Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (NOUN-ACETEL) she is part of the team that pioneered MSc and PhD in AI.
Additionally, Dr Sambo – Magaji is a United States Distinguished Humphrey Leadership Fellow. She is a recipient of several national and global awards and an active member of the Nigerian Computer Society.

I have built experience over the years in various fields of technology, innovation, policy making and supporting startups. This is a good platform for me to give back and also explore opportunities for she&Tech and myself as an individual.