Engr. Ibrahim Siyasiya Ya'u is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years of expertise in Agricultural Engineering. Graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 1990, he has focused on projects related to Irrigation, Water Supply Treatment Plant, and Water Distribution Network. Throughout his career, Engr. Siyasiya Ya'u has excelled in design, supervision, procurement, maintenance, and coordination. His professional journey includes working as an Irrigation Engineer with Kano State Ministry of Water Resources for 1 year and serving as an Environmental Engineer, Senior Environmental Engineer, Principal Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Deputy Manager, and Manager of Water Treatment Operations at Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited for over 22 years. In these roles, he successfully coordinated the operations and maintenance of multiple Water Treatment Plants that provide potable water to Ajaokuta Steel Plant and its surrounding areas. Engr. Siyasiya Ya'u's current position is as the Director of Works and Engineering Services at the National Water Resources Institute in Kaduna. With a strategic-thinking mindset, he has a proven track record of transforming underperforming organizations into top revenue producers. His expertise in improving customer relationships has played a vital role in his success. As a dynamic Director, Engr. Siyasiya Ya'u oversees every aspect of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. He brings comprehensive knowledge of production writing, planning, and technical operations to the table. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources under tight deadlines, he consistently delivers exceptional results.
Personable and strategic thinker with passion for driving organizational success and fostering collaborative team environments. Possesses deep understanding of leadership principles and financial management, with strong skills in project oversight and strategic planning. Prepared to deliver impactful results through innovative solutions and effective team leadership.
Problem-solving
Project management
Operations management
Team management
Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U.), Zaria, Nigeria, 1990, Irrigation Engineer, Kano State Ministry of Water Resources, 01/01/91 - 12/31/91, Environmental Engineer II/I, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, 01/01/93 - 12/31/95, Environmental Engineer I/SNR. Engineer, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, 01/01/95 - 12/31/99, Senior Engineer/Principal Engineer, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, 01/01/99 - 12/31/00, Principal Engineer, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, 01/01/01 - 12/31/06, Deputy Manager/Manager, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, 01/01/07 - 12/31/15, Assistant General Manager, Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, 01/01/15 - 04/30/15, Chief Engineer, Facility Management Unit, National Water Resources Institute, 01/01/15 - 12/31/19, Assistant Director, Facility Management Unit, National Water Resources Institute, 01/01/19 - 12/31/22, Director, Works and Engineering Services, National Water Resources Institute, 01/01/23 - Present, Nigerian Society of Engineers, No. 17640, Publicity Secretary, 01/01/05 - 12/31/07, Financial Secretary, 01/01/08 - 12/31/09, General Secretary, 01/01/10 - 12/31/11, Vice Chairman, 01/01/12 - 12/31/14, Chairman, 01/01/14 - Present, COREN, R. 16,033, 2005, Computer Operation and Networking, Pesoka Computer Institute, Ajaokuta, Kogi State, 2006, A-3DAY Refresher course for prospective corporate members, Project Management(An Overview), Legal Issues in Engineering Contracts, Professional Ethics, Procurement Procedures, Analysis of Tender, Residency Procedures, Basic Engineering Economics, Engineering Entrepreneurship, Preparation of Bills of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation, Cost and Valuation Engineering, Introduction to Consultancy Practice, 2005, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Metallurgical Training Centre, ASCL, Ajaokuta, 2006, Understanding of Six Sigma, 2006, Awareness Program on ISO 9001:2000, 2008, AutoCAD Operation, 2015, Induction Course for New entrants into Water Sector, 2015, Workshop on Official Communication in Public Service and Overview of the Public Service Rules, Very Good, Very Good, Very Good, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Football, Traveling, Professor E. A. Adanu, Director General, National Water Resources Institute, Mando Road, KADUNA, KADUNA, Professor Ali Suleiman K/TUDU, Department of Accountancy, Bayero University, KANO, KANO, Engr. Suleiman Muhammad Umar, MNSE, General Manager, Engineering Works Department, Ajaokuta, KOGI