Yakubu Megida
HSE and Quality Assurance Professional
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About
HSE and Quality Assurance professional with over 3 years of hands-on Safety Support experience at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, currently working in a food manufacturing environment. Holds HSE 2 Certification from the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), obtained in 2026. Experienced in PPE monitoring and compliance, hazard identification and reporting, risk assessment support, incident and accident reporting, environmental monitoring, safety awareness, quality monitoring and documentation.
Also brings a Higher National Diploma in Food Science and Technology and experience in quality assurance, administration and customer service.
Experience
Safety Support - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
(2023-06)
- Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and support compliance with workplace safety requirements.
- Identify and report workplace hazards and unsafe conditions for appropriate corrective action.
- Support risk assessment activities and contribute to the identification and control of workplace risks.
- Report incidents and accidents in line with established workplace reporting procedures.
- Support environmental monitoring activities within the workplace and manufacturing environment.
Classroom Teacher - Federal Government College, Odi–Odi, Bayelsa State
(2020-12 - 2021-10)
- Used learning assessments to monitor student understanding of Food Nutrition, Basic Technology and Home Economics.
- Applied teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and motivate learners.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to support student-centred learning.
- Conducted and evaluated QA tests and performed visual assessment of bakery products for conformance with food quality standards.
Customer Service Officer - Premier Lotto Head Office, Ojuelegba, Lagos State
(2016-07 - 2017-12)
- Monitored metrics and developed actionable insights to improve sales efficiency and performance.
- Used consultative techniques to understand customer needs and make strategic referrals.
- Created customer engagement activities to improve customer experience and patronage.
- Maintained documentation and reports and carried out account opening and closing functions.
Administrative and HR Assistant - Nigerian Port Authority, Apapa, Lagos State
(2015-01 - 2016-04)
- Analyzed administrative protocols and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed multiple tasks to support operational requirements.
- Created and updated physical and digital records to maintain accurate documentation.
- Supported office operations, workflow processes, daily activities and schedules.
Quality Assurance Personnel - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, Apapa, Lagos State
(2012-12 - 2013-05)
- Reported production issues to supervisors and collaborated with colleagues to identify root causes and rectify problems.
- Monitored trends in raw-material quality and identified areas for process improvement.
- Monitored performance and generated quality reports using a spectrophotometer and other tools.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests to determine material contents.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to verify delivery of required quality standards to distributors.
Education
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Food Science and Technology - Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State (2019)
National Diploma (ND) - Food Science and Technology - Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State (2016)
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate - Gaskiya College, Apapa, Lagos State (2013)