Dr. Aishatu Usman Muhammad

Dr. Aishatu Usman Muhammad is a distinguished speaker at the inaugural Muslim Women in History Series, where she will be presenting on the extraordinary legacy of Nana Asma’u bint Usman Fodio. Dr. Muhammad’s insights will illuminate Nana Asma’u’s contributions to Islamic scholarship, women’s education, and community empowerment—a subject close to her own professional and personal pursuits.

With over fifteen years of expertise in accounting, finance, and Islamic banking, Dr. Muhammad is a Lecturer at Gombe State University. She holds a BSc and MSc in Accounting from the University of Maiduguri and a Ph.D. in Islamic Finance from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr. Muhammad is also a Certified National Accountant (CNA) and Certified Islamic Finance Executive (CIFE) with diverse fellowships in human rights and gender advocacy.

Her extensive research, published widely in national and international journals, focuses on Islamic finance, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and gender studies. Beyond academia, Dr. Muhammad represents Gombe State in New Faces New Voices – Nigeria and serves as an Internal Auditor for the Zakah and Waqf Foundation Gombe. Her collaborations with the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and the US Embassy in Nigeria further underscore her dedication to empowering women and youth.

Dr. Aishatu Usman Muhammad’s presentation on Nana Asma’u will offer valuable insights into the powerful legacy of this historical figure and her impact on education, society, and Islamic scholarship. We invite you to join us for this inspiring session to celebrate Muslim women in history!