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Mr. Micheal Onumoh Siyaka
Mr. Micheal Onumoh Siyaka was born on 1st June, 1968, in Upogoro. He hails from Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. He is a seasoned engineering professional with academic qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and Plant Service Maintenance. He obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Plant Service and Maintenance from Kwara State Polytechnic between 1995 and 1997, after earning a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution between 1989 and 1991. With his technical background and professional exposure, he has continued to demonstrate competence and dedication in his field.
His professional journey began with his Industrial Training at the National Iron Ore Mining Company Ltd., Itakpe, Kogi State (1991–1992), followed by a Technical Attachment at Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd., Kogi State (1992–1993). He discharged his compulsory National Youth Service with Interdrill Nigeria Ltd., Warri, Delta State (1997–1998), where he later served as a Mechanical Technician (1998–2001). He continued in the same capacity at Botard Nigeria Limited, Warri (2001–2011), before advancing into safety leadership roles as Safety Supervisor with Temiore Nigeria Ltd/SPDC, Warri (2014–2016), Sapura Energy Services, CONGO NG (2023–2024), and Mangal Cement Industry, Kogi State (2024–2026).
With compelling technical exposure spanning mining, steel production, oil and gas operations, and cement industry safety management, he has developed a rare blend of practical engineering competence, supervisory expertise, and a strong safety compliance culture. This has been built through decades of hands-on experience across critical industrial environments, reflecting both technical proficiency and strong leadership capacity in managing complex operations, maintenance systems, and workforce coordination.
Given this background, his appointment as Director of Works at Kogi State Polytechnic is both strategic and justified. He brings proven capacity in engineering operations, safety supervision, and facility management, which are essential for sustaining and upgrading institutional infrastructure. His wealth of experience will enhance efficiency in project execution, strengthen maintenance culture, improve safety standards across facilities, and ultimately support the Polytechnic’s drive for infrastructural excellence and sustainable development.