Abubakar Idris

organization overview

Tech For Inclusion is a non-profit organization based in Abuja, Nigeria, that champions tech education and career opportunities for the deaf community. Tech For Inclusion envisions a tech industry where deaf people are equally represented and thrive. Tech For Inclusion’s mission is to bridge the gap between technology and the deaf community. By providing comprehensive tech education and advocating for systemic change, Tech For Inclusion contributes to dismantling educational and employment barriers, promoting inclusivity within the tech industry. Tech For Inclusion’s innovative hybrid model combines a physical school with an online platform, offering accessible courses and sign-language educational materials.

Personal Bio

Abubakar Idris is the founder of Tech For Inclusion, a dedicated data analyst and deaf-in-tech instructor, where he empowers deaf individuals with advanced data analytic skills. His passions for technology, education, research, and social inclusion led him to this role, where he can apply them to training members of the deaf community.

Before this role, his commitment to learning and growth led him to become an alumnus of the Young African Leaders Initiative, where he gained valuable experience in civic engagement and leadership. Abubakar’s dedication to education and cross-cultural exchange reflects his commitment to bridging gaps and fostering understanding.

As the founder of Tech For Inclusion, Abubakar tirelessly promotes inclusivity and sustainability. His commitment to solving exclusion in tech is evident in his aspiration to leverage his tech and data analysis skills to make a significant impact in the lives of the deaf community.