Alhassan Yahaya

Results-driven Irrigation and Water Resources Engineer with over 14 years of extensive experience in irrigation systems, water supply, renewable energy, and civil infrastructure projects across Nigeria. Proven expertise in managing donor-funded projects including World Bank, AfDB, and WFP/BMZ programs. Strong background in rural infrastructure development, construction supervision, solar-powered water systems, irrigation reticulation, and multi-site project management.

Adept at engineering design review, technical reporting, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Irrigation Engineer / Rural Infrastructure Manager - CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH NETWORK (CCDRN) - Fulka, Dawayo, Gwio Kura, Azam Kura & Tagali, Bade LGA, Yobe State

(2025-05)

Client: World Food Programme (WFP) / CCDRN. Project: Zero Hunger Villages (ZHV) – BMZ Livelihood Irrigation Project (2024)

• Led the construction of a 250 m³ reinforced concrete water storage reservoir, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with engineering standards.
• Led the rehabilitation of thirty-two (32) Units of 250 m³ reinforced concrete water storage reservoirs across various project communities in Bade LGA, enhancing water availability for agricultural purposes.
• Designed and supervised irrigation reticulation systems covering over 195 hectares, enhancing efficient water distribution for crop production.
• Supervised the construction of a two-classroom block with two office spaces, as well as the reconstruction of a single classroom, all fully furnished with modern teaching facilities and equipped with a solar power system.
• Supervised the installation of solar-powered water pumping systems, supporting sustainable irrigation practices in multiple communities.
• Expansion of existing solar power house, and perimeter fencing in Gwio kura, Azam kura and Tagali Irrigation Farms in Bade LGA of Yobe State.
• Design and supervision of perimeter fencing using chain-link and galvanized steel pipes for a total area of 78ha
• Construction of two units (2) solar-powered animal drinking trough systems in Fulka and Gwio Kura
• Supervised installation of prestressed concrete poles, construction of a 250 m³ reinforced concrete reservoir, a farmhouse (offices, processing room, and showroom), and a drip irrigation system for date palms at the Shuarin Integrated Hub, Jigawa State.
• Implemented integrated rural infrastructure projects in Fulka and replicated same in Dawayo community, Bade LGA, Yobe State, including fish ponds, greenhouses, 1,200-ton capacity warehouses, and poultry pens.
• Supervised installation of 30-kVA solar inverter systems comprising 18 bifacial 650 W panels and 16 tubular batteries across Funtua, Batagarawa, Jibia, and Mai'adua LGAs, Katsina State.
• Oversaw installation of 50-kVA solar power systems in Kaduna, comprising 64 units of 650 W solar panels and 50 kWh lithium battery storage.
• Managed installation of a 50-kVA solar power system at Shuarin Date Palm Irrigation Farm, Jigawa State, comprising a 50-kVA inverter, 60 units of 650 W solar panels, and 72 tubular batteries.
• Supervised hybrid system upgrades in Gwio Kura, Azam Kura, and Tagali, including the addition of 100-kVA inverters, 24 units of 625 W panels, and 16 tubular batteries, integrated with existing 20-kVA systems.
• Managed operation of a 90-kVA solar-powered irrigation system in Fulka (replicated in Dawayo, Bade LGA, Yobe State), powering 13 units of 3HP submersible pumps for irrigation.

Project Manager - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - Misau, Bauchi State

(2024-09 - 2024-11)

Client: Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigerian Security and Civil Defence corps) HQ Abuja. Project: Construction of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence corps interrogation and Control Intelligence processing office Misau

Project Manager - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - Kirikiri Maximum security prison, Apapa, Lagos State

(2024-02 - 2024-09)

Client: Federal Ministry of Interior (Nigerian Correctional Service) – Lagos. Project: Construction of 240-capacity reinforced concrete cell block at Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison

Senior Project Engineer - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - Federal Polytecnic Ilaro, Ogun State

(2022-11 - 2023-12)

Client: TETFund/Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State

• Construction and furnishing of School of Management Studies building.
• Construction of 640 meters Flexible Pavement Road (UBA Junction-SMSEDC-Mass Communication to Multipurpose Hall).
• Construction of 1 km flexible pavement road from school third-gate to Gbokoto village.

Senior Project Engineer - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - Jos, Plateau State

(2021-02 - 2022-05)

Client: Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Assisted Potato Value Chain Support Project – Plateau State. Project: Supervised the construction of 18 spring capture systems, each comprising a reinforced concrete tank and a spring box, across 18 locations in 17 LGAs of Plateau state.

Senior Project Engineer - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - Ikare Akoko, Akoko North East LGA, Ondo State

(2022-05 - 2022-09)

Client: Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Project: Construction of Community Development Centre.

Senior Project Engineer - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - Dukku and Yemaltu Deba, Gombe State

(2016-09 - 2017-01)

Client: Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD). Project: Construction of on-Farm Rainwater Harvesting Structure.

Sub-contracting - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - Aba, Abia State

(2015-03 - 2015-06)

Client: Abia state ministry of works. Project: Construction of 4.2km side 2m x 1m rectangular reinforced concrete covered drain at Eziukwu/cementary Road, Aba Abia State

Project Engineer - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - Tukuntawa - Maidile, Kano State

(2017-09 - 2018-01)

Client: Federal Ministry of environment (Ecological Fund Office). Project: Construction of a 2.6 km trapezoidal drainage network, including fourteen (14) units of 3 m × 3 m double-cell culverts and associated box culverts.

Senior Project Engineer - VOAS NIGERIA LIMITED - NAF Valley Asokoro, Abuja

(2022-11 - 2024-10)

Client: Private properties

• Remodelling of a 2-bedroom apartment to incorporate basement parking.
• Expansion of a 3-bedroom apartment, including the construction of a basement apartment and a boys' quarters unit.

Project Engineer - COLDRON NIGERIA LIMITED - Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna

(2020-06 - 2021-04)

Client: Nigerian Air Force (Air Force Institute of Technology Kaduna). Project: Construction of two-storey 30-room student hostel accommodation

Resident Engineer - YEMAG GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS (Abuja) - Bagwai, Kano State

(2011-11 - 2014-04)

Client: Federal Ministry of Water Resources.

Project: Expansion and Completion of Bagwai Irrigation Scheme. Rehabilitation and expansion of the Bagwai Irrigation Scheme covering approximately 790 hectares, involving engineering design review, construction supervision, and full project management of a previously abandoned system. The project included completion of an earth dam, rehabilitation of embankment and headworks, development of irrigation and drainage networks, installation of key hydraulic structures, as well as construction of access roads and support facilities. It also delivered socio-economic benefits through farmer advisory services, promotion of sustainable irrigation practices, and support for improved agricultural productivity and market access.

Project Engineer - YEMAG GROUP CONSULTING ENGINEERS (Abuja) - Abia, Anambra (Awka & Nnewi), Bayelsa State

(2018-03 - 2019-04)

Client: World Bank (Federal Ministry of water resources: 3rd National Urban Water Supply reform sector). Project: Detailed Engineering assessment, design and construction supervision of staff housing, construction of water works structures which includes: industrial tube wells, intakes, concrete/steel ground and elevated reservoir, pipe reticulations and water kios in Abia, Anambra & Bayelsa States, Nigeria.

MEng - Civil Engineering (Water Resources & Environmental Engineering) - Bayero University, Kano (2023-01)

B.Eng - Irrigation Engineering - Bayero University, Kano (2010-06)