Abdullahi Aliyu

Footwear production professional and leather goods entrepreneur with hands-on experience in shoe manufacturing, production coordination, artisan supervision, quality control, procurement and product development. Currently serving as Head of Shoe Making Department at WAMBALL Group, where I lead footwear production activities, supervise artisans, monitor product quality and coordinate day-to-day departmental operations. Founder and Managing Director of Mercury Leather Works Ltd, a premium leather footwear and accessories business established in 2020.

Recognised with the Sole Master Award by WAMBALL Group for excellence in footwear craftsmanship. Seeking an opportunity with an international footwear or luxury leather-goods manufacturer where I can contribute my practical footwear experience, production discipline, craftsmanship, leadership and willingness to learn Italian manufacturing methods and standards.

HEAD, SHOE MAKING DEPARTMENT at WAMBALL Group (2023-01 – Present)

• Lead day-to-day footwear production activities within the shoe-making department.
• Supervise and coordinate artisans involved in footwear production.
• Monitor production quality and ensure finished footwear meets required standards.
• Coordinate departmental activities to support efficient production.
• Identify and resolve operational and production-related problems.
• Support the organisation and supervision of footwear production workflows.
• Contribute practical shoemaking knowledge and craftsmanship to departmental operations.
• Received the Sole Master Award during the WAMBALL Group 10th Anniversary.

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR at Mercury Leather Works Ltd (2020-01 – Present)

• Founded and manage a premium leather footwear and accessories business.
• Oversee footwear and leather-goods production activities.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and production resources.
• Manage branding, product development and business operations.
• Coordinate production and commercial activities across the business.
• Apply structured problem-solving and quantitative thinking to production and operational decisions.
• Develop and manage products within the leather footwear and accessories category.

NYSC MATHEMATICS TEACHER at Baptist High School, Shendam (2025-01 – 2026-01)

• Developed structured lesson plans and assessments.
• Communicated effectively with students and colleagues.
• Applied analytical and problem-solving skills in teaching and school activities.

B.Sc. in Mathematics – Federal University Dutsin-Ma (2024-01)

Senior Secondary School Certificate in NECO – Sky Comprehensive Private School, Jos (2016-01)