Alhaji
Umar Mohammed Nasko is qualified and has earned years of in-depth experience, building teams, working efficiently, and providing effective
leadership to the people of Niger State.
Born
March 13, 1975 in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Alhaji Umar Mohammed Nasko is a
native of the Magama local government area of Niger state.
LAUDABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
· Changed
the dynamics of the tourism and hospitality industry with the
establishment of the colorful Sallah Durbar Carnival, which attracts
both local and international tourists;
· As
commissioner of tourism, worked with local governments to organize
various annual festivals to include: the cultural festival in Kutigi,
Ebiko Fishing Festival, and the Nuwokota;
· As
commissioner of transport and infrastructural development, renovated
the Zuma Rock, Gurara Water Falls, and the Zungeru Colonial Ruins;
· Nasko
also commissioned the renovation of roads in the Minna Metropolis, the
Lumma-Umma Road, the Batati-Dabban Road, Kutigi-Fazhi Road, Bonu-Gurara,
and the Mokwa-Raba/General Hospital Access Road. He supervised the
construction of the High Court Buildings at Kuta, Kutigi, and Rijau; the
Minna Judicial Service Commission, and the newly-constructed access
road to Fuel Dump at Minna International Airport.
· Created
the “Green the Niger Initiative,” a program that ensured that Niger
state wears a new look in terms of serenity, cleanliness, and the
evacuation of waste. Dustbins were provided at main intersections and
environment-polluting agents were cleared thereby restoring hygiene that
would enhance human health and longevity.
· During
his time at the Ministry of Environment, Nasko worked with various
local communities to clean up drainages and this prevented flooding.
· As
Chief of Staff, Nasko worked closely with the current Governor of Niger
State, where he supports high-level executives in making decisions and
tracking the completion of projects. As a result of his strong team
building skills, he ensures that all offices and departments within the
government house run efficiently.
EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree in Political Science, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland; 2001
Honorary Doctor in Public Administration, Atlantic International University, U.S.A
Certificate, Infrastructure in a Marketing Economy, Harvard University; 2008
Certificate, Designing Legislative, Institutional, and Regulatory Frameworks, Washington D.C, 2008
Certificate, Benchmarking Emerging Markets, Singapore, 2008
Certificate, Presidential Strategic Leadership and Governance Retreat, University of Warwick, 2007
Certificate, Farming, Mashav Institute; 2004
University of Lodz, Poland; 1996
Nigerian Military School, Zaria, Kaduna,
Command Children’s School, Ann Barracks, Yaba, Lagos; 1980 - 1985
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Niger State,
Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Environment, Parks, Gardens, and Forest Resources, Niger State
Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Youth Development, Niger State,
Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Niger State,
Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Niger State,
Member, Niger State Executive Council,
Special Adviser, Tourism Matters, Niger State,
Chairman, Local Organizing Committee for the National Festival on Arts and Culture,
Chairman, Committee on Vehicle Verification, Niger State,
Member, Technical Committee on Harmonization, Niger State,
Member, Committee on Public and Private Partnership, Niger State,
Member, Transition Committee, Niger State,
Managing Director, Madae & Sons Limited,
Project Manager, Fathibro Ventures Nigeria Limited, Abuja,
Assistant Secretary, Senate Committee on Drugs, Narcotics, Financial Crimes,
Volunteer, United Nations Human Rights Office, Krakow, Poland,
Sky Guard, 311 Air Defence Artillery Detachments, Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja
AWARDS:
Development Merit Award for Excellence, African Age International Magazine,
Distinguished Nigerian Award for Excellence, Time News Magazine,
Distinguished Honor of the Great Achievers Gold Award for Africans,
Most Resourceful Public Figure of the Year Award, NANISS,
Africa
Success Award in Commerce, Industry, Tourism, and Co-operatives, Africa
Certified Institute, of Public Administrator (CIPA),
Great Achievers Gold Award for Africans, Bold News Africa,
Fellowship Award, Institute of Co-operative Professionals of Nigeria,
Commissioner of the Year, Quality Management Development Institute,
Youth Ambassador in the North Central, National Youth Council of Nigeria North Central,
Outstanding Great African Patriotic Achievers Gold Award,
Outstanding leaders Gold Award, News in Africa,
Real Nation Builders Gold Award, Realmac,
Special Merit Award, Who is Who in Management Intelligence,
Award of Excellence, Conference of Nigeria Political Parties.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
Fellow, Civilian Institute of Democratic Administration (FCIDA),
Fellow, Certified Institute of Public Administration (FCIPA),
Member, Harvard University Alumni Society,
Member, Nigerian Institute of Management.
POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS:
Chairman and Member, United Nigeria People’s Party, 2001 – 2003;
Gubernatorial standard bearer and Member, People’s Democratic Party, 2003 - Present
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