Member Profile
Membership type: affiliate
Farida Kabir
Country of origin: Nigeria Currently in: Nigeria, Abuja General field of specialization: Computing and Information Technology-
Degrees
2014 Undergraduate Biological Systems and Organisms2023 Master Computing and Information Technology2019 Master Other -
Current Research Activities
Computing and Information Technology
My research centers on the development and application of biometric technologies for secure identity verification, access control, and digital service delivery. I have contributed to large-scale biometric systems, including the Nigeria Identification for Development (ID4D) project with NIMC, the World Bank, and the EU, where I worked on biometric performance, privacy, and architecture design. I am particularly interested in fingerprint-based authentication and its integration into self-service platforms such as ATMs. My ongoing work explores how artificial intelligence can enhance biometric accuracy, fraud detection, and scalability, especially in resource-constrained environments.Current profession
Current professional activities type:ResearchAdministrationIndustryA strategic business leader and digital public infrastructure specialist with over 10 years of expertise in digital development, identity systems, payment systems, ICT policy, and regulatory compliance. Currently supporting the establishment of Machegen Industries, a $30 million project and West Africa’s first large-scale anti-snake venom and vaccine manufacturing facility in Nigeria. Proven track record in leading large-scale projects for the digital economy, managing public-private partnerships, and structuring complex financing deals in collaboration with government agencies and international development partners. Extensive experience in policy advocacy and advisory, with a strong focus on sustainable development and digital public infrastructure in developing countries.
Workshop and Conference Attended
2017 Bamako, Mali 27th Africa France Summit2019 Brazzaville Congo WHO AFRO Experts Round table on Scaling Health Innovations in Africa2017 Paris France Viva Technology Conference2019 Lagos Nigeria Injini EdTech Incubator2017 Paris France NUMA Digital Africa WorkshopAffiliations
Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)Internet SocietyPresentation given
201921st Century Skills in ICT BusinessBauchi NigeriaEvent: Google Developer Festival2020The Future of Development is ICTAbuja NigeriaEvent: Idea Conference2022Data For Decision Making: Insight Into Advanced Microsoft ExcelAbujaEvent: NNPC Retail Working Group Training -
Other Awards
Jul 2020YNaija Powerlist 2020The tech category of the #YNaijaPowerList honors young individuals under the age of 40 that are turning their ideas into workable solutions. They understand the power tech gives the world and they use that power to change lives and the society.Jan 2017Laureate du Digital AfricaA 50,000 Euros Award by the French Development Agency in recognition of my pioneering strides in health technology in Africa.Mar 2019Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women 2019The list features 100 Nigerian women drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds and sectors who are deliberately impacting their world and local communities through the power and strength of their ideas and achievements.Nov 2019YTech100This is a coveted list of 100 of the brightest and best Nigerian technocrats in the past one year, recognized by The Future Project for outstanding work in the Nigerian tech space.Apr 2021100 Women in Tech NigeriaCelebrating 100 women in tech in Nigeria who choose to challenge for the year 2021May 2022Young African Royal AwardIn recognition of contribution to the growth and development of Africa as a young person under the technology and innovation category.
