MRS. IJEOMA IDIKA (DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Mrs. Ijeoma Idika is a seasoned Human Resource Management professional with a wealth of experience in public service administration. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of Port Harcourt and is a certified member of reputable institutions, including the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM) and the African Business School (ABS). With an outstanding track record spanning decades, she has contributed significantly to administrative reforms and workforce development within the public sector.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
She earned her B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Port Harcourt (1987–1991), preceded by the West African School Certificate from Aggrey Memorial Secondary School (1980–1986), and the First School Leaving Certificate from Aggrey Primary School, Arochukwu (1974–1980). Her professional certifications include:
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), HRM Professionals and Certification Institute, Abuja (2024)
Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, Prosci, USA (2023)
SMART-P Advanced Training Programme, OHCSF (2022)
Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Code Master Consulting (2015)
Project Management (PMBOK), MSG Consulting Limited (2012)
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:
As the Director of Human Resource Management, Mrs. Idika has spearheaded key civil service transformation initiatives, including the digitalization of administrative processes and personnel development programs. Her dedication and excellence have earned her numerous recognitions such as:
Icon of Nation Building Award, by Northern Youth for Good Leadership and Governance (2025)
Most Digitalised Director, Ministry of Solid Minerals (2024)
Outstanding Contribution to Ministry Mandates, by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (2021)
Outstanding Service Award During COVID-19, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (2021)
Presidential Civil Service Merit Award, presented by President Muhammadu Buhari (2016)
With her strong leadership and people-centered approach, Mrs. Idika remains a key figure in public service HR management, contributing toward institutional efficiency, youth empowerment, and administrative excellence.
Mandates of the Department of Human Resource Management
ORGANOGRAM HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SENIOR STAFF COMMITTEE OVERSEES 2026 PROMOTION INTERVIEWS FOR NON-POOL STAFF ON GRADE LEVELS 06–13
The Director, Human Resource Management, Ministry of Steel Development and Solid Minerals Development, Mrs. Ijeoma Idika, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development, Amb. Nura Abba Rimi, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, alongside the Civil Service Commissioner representing Kaduna and Katsina States, Mrs. Hindatu Abdullahi, during the Senior Staff Committee meeting held today, Wednesday, 28th October, 2026, to oversee the conduct of the 2026 Promotion Interview for Non-Pool Staff of the Ministry on Salary Grade Levels 06–13. The meeting took place at the Minister’s Conference Room, Ministry Headquarters.
ZAMBIA MINING AND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE (ZAMII) 2026
The Director, Metallurgical Raw Materials Development and Investment Promotion, Mr. Ime Ekrikpo was in a Panel Session this morning discussing “From Minerals to Markets - Building Africa’s Regional Mining Value Chains”