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IBRAHIM SIYASIYA YA’U

IBRAHIM SIYASIYA YA’U

AGRIC. ENGINEERING
KANO CITY

Summary

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.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

DIRECTOR, WORKS AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Facility Management Unit

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
01.2019 - 12.2022

CHIEF ENGINEER, FACILITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
01.2015 - 12.2019

DEPUTY MANAGER/ MANAGER

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.2007 - 12.2015
  • Assist the Head (Water Supply & Sewage) Division in the overall day to day running of the Water Supply and Sewage Division

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER,(Roads and Construction) Division

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.2015 - 04.2015

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.2001 - 12.2006
  • Mechanical Maintenance of all the Water treatment and distribution equipment and pipelines network in three(3) different water treatment plants and two(2) water boreholes pumping stations of about 16,000m3/day combine capacity
  • Maintenance of Water distribution pipe networks in ten (10) housing estates about fifty thousand populace
  • Involved in supervision for construction of 14,500m3 Water Reservoir by Messrs Dumez Nig
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  • Involved in many discussions and meetings with both local and lot Contractors on issue of water supply, distribution, maintenance of Pumps and pipeline networks
  • Design maintenance schedule for water treatment and distribution facilities

SENIOR ENGINEER/PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Horticultural project design/execution and sanitary activities in the Steel Township

Environmental Engineer I/SNR. ENGINEER

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Planning and Coordination of activities in office of the Deputy General Manager (Township Infrastructure and Utilities) Division, Real Estate Department
  • The Division was responsible for potable Water supply, Water and Sewage pipe network Maintenance, Electricity Distribution, Construction/Roads Maintenance, Horticulture and Sanitation activities in the entire Steel Township (about 50,000 persons)

Environmental Engineer II/I

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.1993 - 12.1995
  • Company Overview: Ajaokuta Steel Plant has an envisaged capacity of Iron steel production of 1.3 million metric tons per annum at the first phase, 2.6 million metric tons per annum at the second phase and 5.6 million metric tons per annum at the third phase of its completion
  • Design, supervision and maintenance of the Central Sewage System for the Steel Township, Ajaokuta
  • Ajaokuta Steel Plant has an envisaged capacity of Iron steel production of 1.3 million metric tons per annum at the first phase, 2.6 million metric tons per annum at the second phase and 5.6 million metric tons per annum at the third phase of its completion

Irrigation Engineer II

MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, KANO STATE
01.1992 - 12.1992
  • Worked as an Irrigation Engineer II at the Jakara Irrigation Scheme, The scheme supplied irrigation water to about 20,000 hectares of land
  • Also involved in the construction of newly developed system of irrigation through the use of RC-Channels

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC)
01.1990 - 01.1991
  • Served with Niger River Basin Development Authority, Niger State
  • Involved in the operations and maintenance of Wushishi Irrigation Scheme (about 10,000 hectares)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering

Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U.)
Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
04.1985 - 01.1990

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Operations management

Team management

Key Qualifications

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

Permanent home address

NO. 133 GWAMMAJA, KANO CITY, KANO

Phone numbers

  • 08036790963
  • 08085276313
  • 08052644200

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: KANO
  • Date of Birth: 10/10/64
  • Nationality: NIGERIAN

Timeline

DIRECTOR, WORKS AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
01.2023 - Current

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Facility Management Unit

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
01.2019 - 12.2022

CHIEF ENGINEER, FACILITY MANAGEMENT UNIT

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES INSTITUTE
01.2015 - 12.2019

ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER,(Roads and Construction) Division

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.2015 - 04.2015

DEPUTY MANAGER/ MANAGER

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.2007 - 12.2015

PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.2001 - 12.2006

SENIOR ENGINEER/PRINCIPAL ENGINEER

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.1999 - 12.2000

Environmental Engineer I/SNR. ENGINEER

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.1995 - 12.1999

Environmental Engineer II/I

AJAOKUTA STEEL COMPANY LIMITED
01.1993 - 12.1995

Irrigation Engineer II

MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES, KANO STATE
01.1992 - 12.1992

NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC)
01.1990 - 01.1991

Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering

Ahmadu Bello University (A.B.U.)
04.1985 - 01.1990
IBRAHIM SIYASIYA YA’UAGRIC. ENGINEERING