Education: Mr. Ishaya Bamaiyi Timothy hails from Kaduna State. He attended Government College Kaduna between 1967 and 1971 before proceeding to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria in 1973. He graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology.
Career: Mr. Timothy started his career in NNPC as an Assistant Chief Personnel Officer in January 1987 at the Petrochemicals Company (LAB PLANT), Kaduna as Officer – in Charge of Personnel Matters. Following the merger of LAB Plant and the Kaduna Refinery to give birth to the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC) in 1988, Mr. Timothy occupied the position of O / C Staff Matters. Between 1991 and 1997, he rose to the position Chief Personnel Officer covering the offices of O / C Personnel Services and Head Administration and Personnel in KRPC.
In December 1998, Mr. Timothy was transferred to Group Human Resources Division, Lagos to cover the position of Deputy Manager, Compensation. In January 2000, he was promoted substantive Deputy Manager Compensation, Group HR, Corporate Headquarters, Abuja where he also covered the position of Manager Personnel Information and Compensation before he was promoted to substantive Manager in January, 2004.
He was appointed General Manager, Group Human Resources in December 2006. On 23rd July, 2009 he was redeployed to NETCO as Executive Director Services. A position he held until February, 2011 when he was transferred to NPDC to continue his good work as the EDS.
External Roles: Mr. Ishaya Timothy has served in many capacities and was privileged to work with people from various backgrounds within and outside NNPC throughout his twenty years in the industry. He is a recipient of many commendations. He is well traveled and enjoys watching football and playing squash. He is happily married with children.