Meet Our Team
The passionate innovators and visionaries driving Lumilab's mission to transform the tech landscape.
Leadership Team
Meet the exceptional individuals who lead our mission and drive innovation at Lumilab.
Umar Mustapha Kutawa
Executive Director
Umar Mustapha Kutawa is the founder and CEO of Lumilab, with over 15 years of experience in tech innovation. He is passionate about democratizing access to technology and empowering young Africans through collaborative innovation..
Isah Muhammad
Operation Manager
Isah Muhammad is the Hub Manager at Lumilab, dedicated to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for innovation. He oversees daily operations, supports resident teams, and drives community engagement within the lab.
Habibullahi Abdulwasiu
Community Manager.
Habibullahi Abdulwasiu is the Community Manager and Lead Developer at Lumilab, where he bridges the gap between technology and people. He leads developer initiatives, supports tech communities, and drives engagement through hands-on mentorship and collaborative projects.
Abdurrahman Uthman (codeknight)
Fullstack Developer / Community manager
Abdurrahman Uthman, popularly known as Codeknight, is a fullstack developer at Lumilab with a passion for building end-to-end digital solutions. He seamlessly integrates frontend elegance with backend power, delivering efficient and scalable web applications. Beyond development, he is an open-source advocate, mentor, and contributor to modern education reform through tech.
Maryam Hussain
Product Designer
Maryam Hussain, is a Product Designer at Lumilab with a passion for designing end-to-end digital solutions. She seamlessly integrates Design elegance with backend power, delivering efficient and scalable web applications. Beyond development, he is an open-source advocate, mentor, and contributor to modern education reform through tech.
Muhammad Khalilullah Uthman
Co-founder
Muhammad Khalilulah Uthman is a co-founder of Lumilab, passionate about tech education and digital inclusion. He supports the lab’s vision by building partnerships and expanding access to innovation across communities.
Our Departments
Diverse expertise across multiple disciplines, united by a shared passion for innovation.
Leadership
Guiding our vision and strategic direction
Technology
Building cutting-edge solutions and infrastructure
Innovation
Researching and developing emerging technologies
Community
Fostering collaboration and member success
Join Our Team
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