Babangida Kabir Ruma
| Babangida Kabir Ruma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Babangida Kabir Ruma 23 February 1990 Batsari, Katsina State, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | Information and Communication Technology |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Limkokwing University of Creative Technology |
| 💼 Occupation | Activist |
| 🌐 Website | https://ruma.org.ng |
Babangida Kabir Ruma (born 23 February 1990) is a Nigerian youth advocate.[1] He is the founder and CEO of Opportunities Hub,[2] a job website that focuses on ending employment discrimination in Nigeria and providing employment opportunities to unemployed youth in Nigeria.[3][4][5]
Early life and education[edit]
Ruma was born in Batsari in Katsina State to a fulani family. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Information and Communication Technology at the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology.
Career[edit]
In 2014, Ruma established the Society for the Mentally Handicapped in Malaysia to combat mental disability in children.
He is among the largest social media influencers in Nigeria.[citation needed] In 2015, he was appointed as peace ambassador of the Commonwealth Youth Council.[6][7]
In October 2010, Ruma founded the Arewa Youth Awareness Initiative Forum, AYAIF. He still serves as the president.[7]
In 2015, he wrote a letter to Muhammadu Buhari, urging him to create more spaces for the Nigerian youth in his administration.[6]
Book[edit]
In 2018, Ruma published a book titled “Technology: A Tool for Youth Empowerment," talking about technology opportunities for youth.[8][9]
Awards and recognitions[edit]
Ruma has been nominated for the African Youth of the Year (Male) Award.[8][10][11]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Babangida Ruma For CYC Chairperson (2020)". www.govserv.org. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ↑ Sunday, Simon Echewofun (18 December 2020). "Youth Hub trains Katsina entrepreneurs". Daily Trust. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ Sunday, Simon Echewofun (2020-06-26). "Youth movement educates girls on hygiene in Katsina". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ↑ "YES Foundation Partners Opportunities Hub To Promote Vocational Skills In Northern Nigeria | The Campus Watch". www.thecampuswatch.com. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ "#StartupFriday: NITDA ignites North West ICT innovation ecosystem". TechEconomy.ng - The leading technology news website in Nigeria. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Buhari needs Nigerians support to actualize desired change -Ruma". Vanguard News. 29 May 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ajasa, Olufemi (11 June 2015). "Create space for youths in govt, Arewa youths tell Buhari". Vanguard News. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Akpah, Prince (9 December 2020). "2020 Nominees: African Youth of the Year (Male)". Africa Youth Awards. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ Ruma, Babangida Kabir. Technology A Tool For Youth Empowerment (1. Auflage ed.). Saarbrücken. ISBN 978-613-9-45221-7. OCLC 1189529224. Search this book on
- ↑ "Babangida Ruma, Adejoro Oluwa Shola and Wilson Atumeyi are among 129 Young Africans nominated for 2020 Africa Youth Awards". 17 December 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ↑ Prince, Akpah (15 December 2020). "Kuami Eugene, Kwadwo Sheldon, JoeBoy among 129 Young Africans nominated for 2020 Africa Youth Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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