MOHAMMAD ASHIR ALKALI
Sokoto,Sokoto State
Summary
A highly skilled administrator with 20+ years of leadership in government service and social insurance administration, offering expertise in administrative leadership, compliance management, and policy development. Proven record of driving operational efficiency, mentoring teams, and delivering quality service across state ministries and NSITF.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Branch Manager (Assistant General Manager)
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Sokoto Branch
Sokoto
01.2019 - 03.2026
- Lead branch operations, compliance enforcement, and resource management.
- Streamlined claims processing and compensation delivery for improved customer service.
- Mentored and inspired staff to achieve organizational goals.
Head of Compliance (Principal Manager)
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
Sokoto, Sokoto State
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Directed ECS compliance activities at branch level.
- Coordinated enforcement strategies and strengthened stakeholder relations.
Director of Admin
Sokoto State, Ministry of Information
Sokoto, Sokoto State
01.2016 - 08.2016
- In charge of personnel and general admin duties.
Director Admin
Executive Governors Office, Protocol Department
Sokoto, Sokoto State
12.2013 - 01.2016
- In charge of personnel and general admin duties.
Director Admin
Sokoto State, Ministry of Youth & Sports Developme
Sokoto, Sokoto State
01.2011 - 11.2013
- In charge of personnel and general admin duties.
Director Admin
SUBEB, Sokoto
Sokoto, Sokoto State
12.2007 - 01.2011
- Performing general duties related to personnel establishment Matters.
Schedule Officer II
Civil Service Commission
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Managed establishment matters for key state institutions (Water Board, MOI, MOH, etc.).
Master II
Teachers Service Board (GDSS Shuni)
Shuni, Sokoto State
09.2004 - 12.2004
- Facilitated comprehensive exam preparation for students through targeted teaching strategies.
Master II
GDSS Gadgi-gum, Kanam/Dengi (NYSC)
Kanam/Dengi
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Facilitated comprehensive exam preparation for students through targeted teaching strategies.
Teacher
Sokoto North L.G.E.A.
Sokoto, Sokoto State
01.2000 - 08.2003
- Facilitated comprehensive exam preparation for students through targeted teaching strategies.
Education
Masters - public Administration
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria 01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
Sokoto 01.1997 - 01.2001
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Nagarta College
Sokoto 01.1991 - 01.1994
Junior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Government Science Secondary School
Farfaru 01.1988 - 01.1990
Primary School Certificate - undefined
Sultan Ward Model Primary School
Sokoto 01.1983 - 01.1988
Skills
- Languages: Fluency in Hausa & English (oral & written)
- IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Core Competencies: Administrative leadership, compliance management, policy development, stakeholder relations
Certification
- Certificate of Attendance: Training on Investment and Claims Administration, 26th -27th October, 2025.
- Certificate of Participation: Train the Trainer Training Program on Provision of Counselling Services for Dependents, Disabled, and Mentally Stressed Beneficiaries of the ECS, 11th – 12th August, 2025
- Certificate of Attendance: Training on Investment and Claims Administration, 18th – 19th November, 2022.
- Certificate of Attendance: Embedding Risk Management in Enforcement and Compliance, 28th – 29th June, 2022.
- Certificate of Participation: Implementation of the NSITF Electronic Certificate of Compliance Management System, 17th September, 2019
- Certificate of Completion: 3-Day Training on Project Management, 24th - 26th April 2019.
- Certificate of Merit: Nigeria Northern Education Initiative (2014). Recognized for contributions to the development and application of new policies, procedures, and training models in basic education across Bauchi and Sokoto States.
- Certificate of Merit: Nigeria Northern Education Initiative (2014). Recognized for the contribution in providing Basic Education to Non-Formal Learners using the USAID-NEI Learner Centered Teaching Model, 27th February, 2014
- Certificate of Attendance: 3-Day Anti-Corruption Workshop for SUBEB Local Government Education Authorities, 15th – 17th April 2008
- Certificate of Attendance: 3-Week In-House Training for Senior Middle officers in the State (Sokoto) Civil Service, 3rd – 6th April 2006
Accomplishments
- Successfully led NSITF Sokoto Branch as Branch Manager, improving ECS Contribution Collection, claims processing, and customer service delivery.
- Achieved 111% of the Branch's ECS Contribution target in 2025 with a 48% growth.
- Directed compliance enforcement activities, ensuring adherence to ECS regulations.
- Spearheaded HR frameworks and teacher management systems with USAID-NEI support.
- Partnered with UNICEF and SUBEB on girl-child education initiatives.
- Recognized by USAID-NEI for contributions to basic education policy development (2014).
- Chaired procurement panels for educational software development.
- Led training and implementation of TMIS software for teacher management.
References
References available upon request.
Alhaji Musa Gobir
- Permanent Secretary, Admin and General Service Dept. Cabinet Office, Sokoto, 08035075977.
Al-Mustapha Abubakar Alkali
- Personal Assistant, Office of the Former Executive Governor and Senator Sokoto Central Senatorial District, Alhaji (Dr.) Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, 0802532796
Timeline
Masters - public Administration
Ahmadu Bello University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Branch Manager (Assistant General Manager)
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Sokoto Branch
01.2019 - 03.2026
Head of Compliance (Principal Manager)
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF)
08.2016 - 12.2019
Director of Admin
Sokoto State, Ministry of Information
01.2016 - 08.2016
Director Admin
Executive Governors Office, Protocol Department
12.2013 - 01.2016
Director Admin
Sokoto State, Ministry of Youth & Sports Developme
01.2011 - 11.2013
Director Admin
SUBEB, Sokoto
12.2007 - 01.2011
Schedule Officer II
Civil Service Commission
01.2005 - 12.2007
Master II
Teachers Service Board (GDSS Shuni)
09.2004 - 12.2004
Master II
GDSS Gadgi-gum, Kanam/Dengi (NYSC)
09.2002 - 09.2003
Teacher
Sokoto North L.G.E.A.
01.2000 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
Usmanu Danfodiyo University
01.1997 - 01.2001
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Nagarta College
01.1991 - 01.1994
Junior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Government Science Secondary School
01.1988 - 01.1990
Primary School Certificate - undefined
Sultan Ward Model Primary School
01.1983 - 01.1988