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Prof. Ibrahim Hussaini Doko hails from Doko, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State was born on the 24th of September, 1962. His educational pursuits began at the North Primary School, Doko from 1968-1974 where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate, He subsequently obtained his West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) with an outstanding performance from the Government Secondary School, Kotangora from 1974-1979. His relentless pursuit of academic success led him to further his higher education at the School of basic Studies, Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU), Zaria where he did his ‘A’ levels (IJMB), before he enrolled into the full degree programme of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria to study Textile Science and Technology in 1980. He obtained his first degree in 1984 with an outstanding performance that won him the Oba of Benin prize for Best Final year Student of the Department of Textile Science and Technology, ABU, Zaria. As a result of his outstanding academic performance, he was offered immediate employment as a Graduate Assistant at ABU, Zaria after his completion of the mandatory one year National Youth Service (NYSC) programme. Consequently, He began his Master’s degree programme at ABU, Zaria but the complex nature of his chosen area of study and the lack of specialist in the area compelled him to undertake part of the research requirements in the UK at the prestigious Leeds University. Upon completion, he further enrolled for and completed his Doctorate programme from the same University in 1993. He began his public career as a Graduate assistant with Ahmadu Bello University in 1985, and rose to the post of Lecturer 1 in the same University before he joined the Raw Materials Research and Development as an Assistant Scientific Officer and later rose to Chief Scientific Officer/ Head of Division in 1996. Due to his hardworking nature and commitment to the organization, He rose through the ranks and was promoted to the rank of Deputy Director in-charge of research, Evaluation and Monitoring. In October 2002, following a series of written examinations and by the special grace of God, He emerged as the Director of the Industrial Chemicals and Minerals Department (ICMD), RMRDC. Prof. Hussaini Doko Ibrahim was appointed the 5th Substantive Director General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, with effect from the 8th of April, 2014. In the course of his public career as university lecturer, staff of the Council and at Inter-ministerial levels, Prof. Hussaini Doko Ibrahim, has served in several committees, such as; Departmental Committee for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes; Junior and Senior Staff Disciplinary Committees; Technical and editorial Committees of RMRDC’s publications; National Consultative Committee on the Industrialization of Scientific Research results (NCCISRR), Federal Ministry of Science an d Technology; National Committee on Deletion Programme for Industrial Raw Materials, Inter-ministerial Committee on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency; Vice Chairman of the National Strategy for Raw Materials and Products Development among several others. Hussaini Doko Ibrahim was elevated to the coveted status of a professor by ABU Zaria in 2019 based on his academic prowess, he has over 120 publications in journals and books. He has served and is currently serving as governing board member of Some government Agencies like the National Automotive Council (NAC)-a government agency and some Organised Private Sector like MAN, etc. He has travelled widely in the course of his official assignments to several countries of the world, some of which are in Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, Commonwealth Independent States (CIS) and a host of other countries.  He is a member of several professional bodies including Chartered Textile Technologist of Textile Institute; C. TEXT (A.T.I), United Kingdom; Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC);             Fellow, Institute of Chartered Trustees, Nigeria (FICTr); Fellow Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria (FICCON); Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM); Fellow, Polymer Institute of Nigeria (FPIN); Fellow Institute of Corporate Administrator (FCAI); Fellow, Materials Society of Nigeria (MMSN) and Fellow Institute of Mechanical Engineering, just to mention a few. Professor Hussaini Doko Ibrahim’s experience in life, both personally and professionally are inexhaustible. Suffice it to say that these varied and rich experiences prepared me for the important role of Director General of the nation’s leading organization on raw materials development and exploitation, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC. I am happily married with five children. Professor Hussaini Doko Ibrahim was among other eminent Nigerias who received the National Productivity Order of Merit Award in 2019.  

Biodata: Obassi, Ettu – was born on December 23rd 1971 in South West Province of the United Republic of Cameroun, and hails from Amasiri in Afikpo LGA Of Ebonyi   Education and Qualification and Specialization: After the Completion of his college studies, he won a Bureau for External Aid Scholarship to Russia for His University Education and got trained for his BSc in Mining and MSc in Mineral Processing Engineering at the Moscow State Mining University [MSMU], Russia; He undertook and passed parallel courses and course work in Technology of Hydrocarbon Materials from the Russian Academy of Oil & Gas (former Gupkin Academy of Oil & Gas), Moscow with good practical exposure to workings in the mining, oil and gas industries. Obassi Ettu is also a PhD student in Mechanical Engineering (Materials Science option) at University of Agriculture, Makurdi (UAM) and has completed a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Technology Management from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and National Centre for Technology Management.   Work experiences: His work experience  span over 20years  with  services in  Mineral Processing Engineer with the National Metallurgical Development (NMDC), in Jos Plateau State, Nigeria as QA/QC Engineer with Shell Petroleum Development Company,  Apapa Head of Centre for  Destination Inspection  and Quality Management Services for Bureau Veritas Nigeria Ltd. RMRDC currently works with the RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, (Agency of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, FMST), as  Assistant Director  (Technical Assistant) within the Office of the Director General And Chief Executive Officer DG/CEO of the Council  with schedule as Desk Officer in charge of Science and Technology  Development, Policy issues in Raw Materials Development (Science Technology Innovation Policy, Raw Materials Policy), Project Proposal Assessment and Implementation and other Technical Support like providing  strategic advice, preparation of technical papers and review of documents for the Chief Executive.   Language proficiency & Professional Membership: Engr Obassi speaks, reads and writes English, French and Russian Fluently. He is a professional member of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (MNMGS –C-99-1767), Nigerian Society of Mining Engineers (NSME- G-96-0038), Nigerian Society of Engineers [MMM div.] Abuja Branch, Nigerian Materials Society (Corporate Membership application in progress), Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Member American Academy of Project Management (MPM)   His hobbies are in travelling & Meeting people, Forest Picnic Swimming,  Jumbo Jumps and  parachuting (25jumps). Happily married with 6 children (4boys and 2 girls)

Dr. Mohammed Lawal Buga holds B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD degrees in Biochemistry from the University of Sokoto (now Usmanu Danfodiyo University), Sokoto, University of Jos, Jos and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria respectively. Dr Buga joined the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) as Principal Scientific Officer in 1997. He rose to the position of Director in 2015. He headed Technology Development, Industrial Chemicals and Minerals, and Chemical and Pharmaceutical Materials Departments before his current posting to Planning and Policy Development Department in 2020.     He is a recipient of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council’s Award for Hard Work and Dedication. The International Potato Center (CIP), Nigeria Project office, also gave him “Appreciation for Committed and Dedicated Service” award Dr Buga was the Technical Assistant in the office of Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology from August 2002 to May 2003. He later became the Technical Assistant to Nigeria’s Minister of Science and Technology from July 2010-May, 2011. In recognition of his diligence and dedication to duty, he was given a Letter of Commendation by the Ministry.      Dr Buga is a Fellow, Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria(FICCON), Fellow, Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria(FMSN), Member, Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (MIPAN), Member, International Statistical Institute(ISI) based in Netherlands, Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration (FICA), a Chartered Management Consultant and a Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants(FIMC), to mention a few. He was a visiting scientist at the University of Marburg, Germany. Dr. Buga has attended many training programmes locally and internationally, notable among them were Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for Developing Countries by the UNESCO Center for South-South Cooperation in Malaysia, ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Quality Management Systems by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Lead Assessor/Training of Trainers (TOT) Course by UNIDO. He was a delegate to the World Science Forums, Jordan (2017) and Budapest (2019)   Dr Buga has published numerous articles in local and international journals, co-authored and contributed articles to many books and technical publications.  He is currently the Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Raw Materials Research.