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Leadership

Meet the People Behind Our Vision

Published 22 Sept 2026

Meet the four leaders of Scyna Matrix and the experience they bring to architecture, engineering and project delivery.

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Four people lead Scyna Matrix. Their names, titles and introductions are below, and each name opens a fuller public profile.

Arc. Isma'ila Tafida

Principal and Chief Executive Officer.

An architect and multidisciplinary practice leader, Arc. Isma'ila Tafida guides Scyna Matrix's architectural vision, engineering collaborations and project delivery. His professional experience spans Nigeria and other African markets, including Tchad, Cameroon, Niger and Ghana.

Arc. (Dr.) Ibrahim Hamza

Director and Partner.

An architect and project management professional whose experience spans architectural practice, housing, facility management and public administration. He is a co-founder of Scyna Matrix and has held senior responsibilities in federal and state institutions.

Dr. Ahmed Abdullahi

Associate and Partner.

A building and asset management specialist with academic and consulting experience in sustainable energy and the built environment. His background combines advanced research, professional consultancy and contributions to Scyna Matrix's project work.

Engr. (Dr.) Umar Alfa Abubakar

Associate and Partner.

A civil engineer and environmental engineering researcher with experience in construction, urban water systems and low-energy water treatment. His professional background brings together engineering practice, academic research and technical expertise.

The profiles

Fuller biographies are available on each person's page.

Meet the People Behind Our Vision

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