Service to Mankind for the Glory of God
π The Best in Educational Management, Research, Learning, and Innovation π
ACG Rev. Prof. Iliya Sarki Dongs (Rtd.) was born on 2 January 1964 in Dong, Waja Chiefdom, into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Sarki Mahdi of Balanga Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria. He is married to Mrs. Victoria Iliya Dongs, and they are blessed with a son, George Iliya Dongs.
He is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and an Ordained Reverend of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA).
Educational Qualifications:
β’ Primary School Leaving Certificate (1978)
β’ General Certificate of Education (GCE) β 1984
β’ IJMB β 1985
β’ National Diploma in Statistics β 1988
β’ Certificate of Preparatory Studies in Russian Language, Minsk β 1990
β’ B.Sc. Economics (Econometrics, Finance and Credit) β 1994
β’ M.Sc. Economics (Econometrics, Finance and Credit) β 1995
β’ Ph.D. Agricultural Economics β 2003
β’ Ph.D. Human Capital Development β 2005
Professional Achievements
β’ Served as Statistician at the Budget and Planning Bureau, Bauchi State.
β’ Worked with the Bauchi State Scholarship Board as a Statistician.
β’ Served as Zonal Officer, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Bauchi State.
β’ Worked as Statistician in the Ministries of Finance and Economic Development in Bauchi and Gombe States.
β’ Lectured part-time at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, and the University of Jos Centre for Continuing Education.
β’ Served as Lecturer in the School of Agriculture and the School of Management Technology at ATBU.
β’ Worked as Programme Officer at the Budget Transparency Network (BTN), Abuja.
β’ Served as Rector of National Polytechnic, Bambui, Cameroon.
β’ Served at the International University Bamenda, Cameroon.
β’ Held several senior leadership positions in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), including:
- Centre Director, National Open University of Nigeria Special Study Centre
- Provost, Civil Defence Academy, Sauka Abuja
- Provost, NSCDC College of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Babbar Ruga, Katsina
- Zonal Commander, Zone N (Kano/Jigawa States)
Leadership and Professional Memberships
β’ Member, Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN)
β’ Member, Journal of Agriculture, Business and Technology
β’ Deacon, ECWA Goodnews Church, Bauchi
β’ Member, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), Bauchi
β’ Elder, ECWA Centre Area, Abuja
β’ Board Member, ECWA
β’ Chairman, Board of Governors, ECWA Theological College, Tofa, Kano
Professional Recognition
β’ Fellow, Association of Certified Financial Managers and Administrators
β’ Fellow, Institute of Administration of Nigeria
β’ Member, Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria
β’ Member, Nigerian Institute of Management
β’ Associate Member, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria
β’ Member, Institute of Industrialists and Corporate Administrators
β’ Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration
Other Contributions
β’ International Consultant
β’ Chartered Manager
β’ Corporate Industrialist
β’ Professional Marketer
β’ Lecturer
β’ Philanthropist
β’ Author
β’ Human Rights Advocate
β’ Motivational Speaker
β’ Human Capital Development Expert
β’ Mathematician
β’ Statistician
β’ Civil Defender
β’ Banker
β’ Authored numerous textbooks and published articles in national and international journals.