Umma Abdullahi Getso, born on February 2, 1981, is a Nigerian political activist, entrepreneur, and CEO known for her work in youth and women’s empowerment. She was the Vice Presidential candidate for the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Nigeria’s 2019 general election and later held the position of National Deputy Chairman within the party until her resignation on May 24, 2022.

Raised in Kano to the family of late Abdullahi Giwa Getso, a notable political figure and former senator, Umma’s educational journey began at Rainbow Primary School, Kano, followed by Government Girls Secondary School, Shekara. She went on to earn her OND and HND in Banking and Finance from Kano State Polytechnic and later completed a PGD and MSc in Business Administration from the International University Bamenda in Cameroon. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, with additional professional certifications in Oracle Database Administration, Project Management, and entrepreneurship.

Umma’s career began at NIIT Kano, where she served as a counselor from 2007 to 2009. She held various roles across industries before establishing her own SME, Aquamy Integrated Solutions, on December 18, 2017, where she continues as CEO. Beyond her business pursuits, Umma has made significant humanitarian contributions. She founded the Youth Enlightenment Initiative of Nigeria (YEIN), a non-governmental organization focused on mentoring and empowering youth and women. In 2017, she trained 550 women in celebration of International Girl-Child Day. She also serves as the founding President of the Falala Women Foundation, which provides support to rural women in Bauchi State.

Driven by her commitment to youth and gender equality, Umma co-founded the National Progressive Movement (NPM) in 2017 and later joined the YPP, where her alignment with their progressive agenda led Professor Kingsley Moghalu to select her as his running mate in the 2019 elections. She resigned from the YPP in 2022 to continue pursuing her political vision independently.

Her leadership and dedication have earned her numerous honors, including the Nation Builders Achievers Award in 2019 and a distinguished leadership award as an Icon of Humanitarian Service and Nation Building in 2021. Umma is married to Hon. Musa Ado Tsamiyya, a representative in the National Assembly, and they have three children.