Engr. Umar Abdullahi Umar, MNSE
📍 Abuja, Nigeria | ✉️ ab_umar@yahoo.com | 📞 08066763211
Telecommunications & Electrical Engineer | Project Manager | Policy Advisor
About
Engr. Umar is a results-driven engineer and policy expert with over 10 years of experience leading major ICT infrastructure and public service projects. He brings strong capabilities in telecom engineering, project execution, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across both public and international domains.
Education
MSc in Communications Management (Distinction) – Buckinghamshire New University, UK
Diploma in Telecom Management – Commonwealth Telecommunications Org.
BSc in Electrical Engineering – American University of Sharjah, UAE
Alumnus – Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja
Skills and Expertise
Soft: Leadership, communication, strategic planning, teamwork
Technical: Microsoft Office, MATLAB, project lifecycle execution
Languages: Fluent in English & Hausa, basic Arabic
Certifications & Trainings
Project Management, Telecom Policy, Strategic Thinking
EMF Safety, Team Building, Report Writing
COREN-registered Electrical Engineer
Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)
Professional Eexperience
Senior Legislative Aide, Deputy Speaker’s Office, National Assembly (2020–2022)
– Research, legislative drafting, stakeholder coordination
Manager, Infrastructure Projects, Nigerian Communications Commission (2012–2020)
– Led major telecom infrastructure projects: BTS, OFC, rural broadband (RuBI), and UnICC
– Oversaw 1,259 km of optic fiber deployment and 46+ national ICT projects
ITU Study Group Member (2016–Present)
– Engages in global research on spectrum engineering and wireless technologies
Governing Council Member, Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic (2018–2020)
– Oversaw institutional management and staff development
Conferences Attended
AfricaCom (2017 & 2018, Cape Town)
Commonwealth Broadband Forum (2014, Nairobi)
Digital Regulations Forum (2016, London)
