Specializations: Architectural & 3D Designs, Community Economic Development (CED) Planning, Academic Research, GIS (Basics)
Abdulmuakhir Dalhat Isah
Architect, Planner, Academician
No. 4 Majidadi Road, Barhim Estate, Katsina, Katsina State,
Summary
A transformational leader and talented manager dedicated to learning and creating value and positive results through contributing all new ideas for a better community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates & Professional Licenses
4
4
Degrees
Work History
NIQGROUP
CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER
NIQPLUS LIMITED & NIQXURY ARCHITECTS LTD.
02.2015 - Current
- Managing niQplus Limited (General Contract Firm) and niQxury Architects Ltd. (Architectural Firm) in almost a decade.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated detailed architectural drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.
- Provided professional consultancy services to both public and private clients in Nigeria.
- With my team and partners, supervised the completion of numerous public and private contracts and projects.
- Identified, proposed, evaluated and developed proposals and projects for public-private partnership to governments.
KADUNA POLYTECHNIC, KADUNA
LECTURER
III
03.2020 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY, JEDDAH
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES & RESEARCH UNIT, FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced academic environment.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research and academic papers.
GROUP ONE DIMENSION LIMITED
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP
PROJECT ARCHITECT
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with other colleagues and senior architects on projects.
- Assisted senior architects and management with clerical duties and documentations.
- Designed and coordinated architectural drawings.
- Supervised MDGs projects under the supervision of senior architect.
AFDIN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
TRAINEE
ARCHITECT
02.2011 - 03.2023
- Reviewed construction work against technical designs and drawings to assess compliance.
- Visited construction sites daily to evaluate work quality.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
Education
MBA - FINANCE & INVESTMENT
06.2021 - Current
MASTER OF SCIENCE - URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
09.2017 - 01.2020
MASTER OF SCIENCE - ARCHITECTURE
02.2011 - 11.2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ARCHITECTURE
01.2007 - 01.2011
SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - WAEC/NECO
05.2000 - 06.2006
PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE - TESTIMONIAL
09.1995 - 07.2000
Additional Information
State: Katsina. LGA: Musawa. Residency: Saudi Arabia. Marital Status: Married
Accomplishments
- Architects Registration Council (ARCON) Full Membership (F/4971).
- Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) Full Membership (M/4309).
- Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) Full Membership (CPPM589)
Additional Information
- 2017 King Abdulaziz University Deanship of Graduate Studies Scholarship Award.
- 2007/2008 EPNL National Merit Scholarship Award (Ref. No. CDS/SD/EDD/08-EPNL07869439).
International Publications/Conferences
1. Qurnfulah, E. M. and Dalhat, A. I. (2019). Identifying the Constraints of Traditional Zoning Regulation Form-Based Codes as Alternatives to Urban Communities. Current Urban Studies.7(4). pp 539-550. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/cus.2019.74027
2. Murad, A. A., Dalhat, A. I., Naji, A. N. (2020). Using Geographical Information System for Mapping Public Primary Schools Distributions in Jeddah City. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA). 11(5). Pp 82-90. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2020.0110513
3. Qurnfulah, E. M. and Dalhat, A. I. (2020). The use of GIS Technology in Analysing Micro-Level Land Subdivision Practices impact on Public Facilities in Jeddah City. Cogent. Under Peer Review.
Certification
REVIT ARCHITECTURE
Interests
CAD & Other Softwares: MS-Office Applications, AUTOCAD, LUMION & ArcGIS (Basic Skills)
Leadership Positions Held: Financial Secretary, Katsina State Students Union KATSSU (2009/2010 ABU ZARIA EXCOs), Chairman Organizing Committee, JETS Club (2005/2006)
Others: Excellent leadership & management skills; passion for community development; talent for networking; problem solving skills & ability to multi-task; strong team player & negotiation capabilities; good judgment and discretion
Architectural Consultancy Services/Projects/Works
1. Consultancy Services for the Relocation of Katsina Motors Parks (Kofar Guga Motor Park, Kofar Yandaka Motor Park, Kofar Durbi Motor Park), Katsina State Government.
2. Consultancy Services for the Relocation of Katsina State Teachers Service Board Complex, Katsina State Government.
3. Consultancy Services for the Relocation of Katsina State Public Library, Katsina State Library Board.
4. Consultancy Services for the Remodeling of Kofar Kaura City Gate, Katsina State Urban & Regional Planning Board.
5. Special Repairs of Katsina-Daura-Zango Road, FERMA.
6. Design & Construction of Katsina & Abuja Aldusar Park & Zoo.
7. Dynamic File System Layout on Vblock Server & Supply of office Supplies & Equipment, NJC HQ, Abuja. National Judicial Council.
8. Provision of Campus Area Networking, Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma. Cambridge Education.
9. Provision of Campus Area Networking, Federal College of Education, Katsina. Cambridge Education.
10. Provision of Campus Area Networking, Federal College of Education, Kano. Cambridge Education.
11. Provision of Campus Area Networking, Jigawa College of Education Gumel & College of Education Legal Studies Ringim, Jigawa State. Cambridge Education.
12. Design & Construction of over 50 Private Structures (Homes, Offices & commercial Buildings) for Private Clients.
13. Repair of Fiber Optics, NJC HQ, Abuja, C-Net Ventures.
14. Consultancy Services for the Development of website for BPP Katsina State. Bureau of Public Procurement.
15. Construction of Borehole & Flush Latrines for WASH Program, RUWASSA, Katsina State.
REFEREES
1. Muhammad Muttaka Usman, PhD.
Department of Economics,
A.B.U. Zaria.
+2348037033213
mmuttakausman@gmail.com
2. Abdulkadir Dalha Isa, PhD.
Department of Agriculture,
A.B.U, Zaria.
+2348082420516
dalhaabdulkadir@gmail.com
3. Dr. Abubakar Jibrin Abbas, PhD.
G82 Newton Building,
Peel Park Campus, the Crescent,
Manchester, M5 4WT.
+447774470848
a.j.abbas@salford.ac.uk
Timeline
LUMION RENDER ENGINE
06-2022
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY - MBA, FINANCE & INVESTMENT
06.2021 - Current
KADUNA POLYTECHNIC, KADUNA - LECTURER
03.2020 - Current
ARABIC LANGUAGE
09-2019
KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY, JEDDAH - RESEARCH ASSISTANT
02.2018 - 01.2020
KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY - MASTER OF SCIENCE, URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
09.2017 - 01.2020
NIQGROUP - CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER
02.2015 - Current
GROUP ONE DIMENSION LIMITED - NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP
04.2014 - 03.2015
REVIT ARCHITECTURE
03-2011
AFDIN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED - TRAINEE
02.2011 - 03.2023
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY - MASTER OF SCIENCE, ARCHITECTURE
02.2011 - 11.2014
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ARCHITECTURE
01.2007 - 01.2011
GOVERNMENT SCIENCE SECONDARY SCHOOL - SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE, WAEC/NECO
05.2000 - 06.2006
POLICE CHILDREN SCHOOL - PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE, TESTIMONIAL
09.1995 - 07.2000
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