zakiyakubu7@gmail.com
Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, KadunaStateUniversity

Dr. Zaki Yakubu Michael

Senior Lecturer

Zaki Yakubu Michael, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer and Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at Kaduna State University. An expert in construction cost management and quantity surveying, he holds a PhD from Ahmadu Bello University and is a member of NIQS and NES.

Biography

Dr. Zaki Yakubu Michael is a Senior Lecturer and Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences at Kaduna State University. He holds a PhD in Building Projects Price/Costs Advice (2021) from Ahmadu Bello University, alongside an MSc (2011) and BSc (2006) in Construction Costs Management and Quantity Surveying. Since his appointment in October 2012 and confirmation in 2014, Dr. Michael has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence, research, and leadership.

With expertise in construction cost management, he specializes in delivering solutions for building project estimations, quantity surveying, and cost analysis. He is proficient in English, Hausa, and Jaba languages, which enhances his communication and outreach. Dr. Michael is an active member of professional bodies like the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) and the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), where he contributes to cost management and environmental impact assessment (EIA).

As Dean, he provides strategic leadership for the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, driving research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. His dedication to academic growth and professional integrity has earned him respect within the academic and construction communities. Dr. Michael continues to inspire future professionals through teaching, research, and public service.

Education

  • PhD Construction Costs Management (2016), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
  • M.Sc. Quantity Surveying (2011), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
  • BSc. Quantity Surveying (2006), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State

Publications

  • 1. Zaki,Y.M.,Gandu,Y.J.,Musa-Haddary,Y.G.,Vivan,E.L.(2021)AssessmentofTownPlanningStandardsAdherenceofNewSettlementsforSustainableHousingandUrbanDevelopmentinKadunaMetropolis,Nigeria.KadunaStateUniversityEnvironmentalScienceJournal(KESJ),Vol.3(1)Pg.****,ISSN:2734-275---Accepted
  • 2. Zaki,Y.M.,Gandu,Y.J.,Musa-Haddary,Y.G.,Vivan,E.L.(2021)Urbanization:TheNeedforTownPlanningadherencetoTownPlanningandHousingStandardsinNewSettlementsinKadunaState.JournalofFacultyofEnvironmentalStudies(JED),UniversityofUyo,16(2),pg133-140ISSN1595-9229-15
  • 3. Zaki,Y.M.,Kolo,B.A.,Musa-Haddary,Y.G.,Ojobo,H.(2020)EnhancingCostAdviceofPublicSectorClientOrganizationbyformalizingBuildingPriceForecastingProcess.KadunaUniversityEnvironmentalScienceJournalVol.2PP151-162ISSN2734-2751
  • 4. Zaki,Y.M.,GANDU,Y.J.,PAUL,C.A.,IBRAHIM,M.K.(2020)AssessingtheChallengesofStudents’HostelAccommodationBuiltbyBuildOperateTransfer(BOT)inKadunaStateUniversity.EnvironmentalScienceJournalVol.1Issue2Pg171-179ISSN2734-2751
  • 5. Zaki,Y.M.,Jimoh,I.M.,Zaki,B.M.,Suleman,N.E.(2019)Afro-AsiaPartnering:CreatingSustainableDevelopmentThroughHousingDeliveryinNigeria.JournalofAfricanInterdisciplinaryStudies,3(10),pg4-17(online–www.academia.edu)
  • 6. Zaki,Y.M.,Okoli,G.O.,andMusa-Haddary,Y.G.(2017).AssessmentofStudentsAccesstoHostelAccommodationinNigeriaPublicUniversities.Constructionfocus,Vol.10,No.1,Pg75-80,ISSN:2006-0262.
  • 7. Musa-Haddary,Y.G.,Kolo,B.A.,Mbgenu,C.,Zaki,Y.M.(2021)AssessmentofPreferredStrategiesUsedby ConstructionFirmsDuringthe2016-2017EconomicRecessioninNigeria.KadunaStateUniversityEnvironmentalScienceJournal(KESJ),Vol.3(1)Pg.****,ISSN:2734-275------Accepted
  • 8. Gandu,Y.J.,Musa-Haddary,Y.G.,Zaki,Y.M.(2021).EvaluationofMarketPricesofBuildingMaterialsforProactiveCostManagementModelforBuildingProjects.CurrentJournalofAppliedScienceandTechnology,40(3)pg.84-104ISSN2231-0843
  • 9. Gandu,Y.J.,Zaki,Y.M.(2020).ContractorSelectionModelinCompetitiveBiddingSystem.KadunaStateUniversityEnvironmentalScienceJournal(KESJ),Vol.2,Pg.105-115,ISSN:2734-2751
  • 10. Gandu,Y.J.,Zaki,Y.M.,Musa-Haddary,Y.G,(2020).EvaluationofMarketPricesofBuildingMaterialsforProactiveCostManagementinNigeria.KadunaStateUniversityEnvironmentalScienceJournal(KESJ),Vol.1,Issue1,Pg.72-84,ISSN:2734-2751
  • 11. Paul,C.A.,Jatau,T.S.andZaki,Y.M.(2019).StressManagementStrategiesamongStudents:ACaseofQuantitySurveyingStudentsofKadunaStateUniversity,Nigeria.JournalofFacultyofEnvironmentalStudies(JED),UniversityofUyo,14(2),pg.23-29.ISSN1595-9229-15
  • 12. Gandu,Y.J.,Zaki,Y.M.,Yohanna,G.A.(2019)ImpedimentstoMaintenanceofPublicBuildingsinNigeria:ACaseStudyofFederalSecretariatKawoKaduna.AjournaloffacultyofEnvironmentalStudies(JED),UniversityofUyo,14(2),pg1-11ISSN1595-9229-15
  • 13. Zaki,B.M.,Zaki,Y.M.(2015)ALookintoPublicPrivatePartnershipinHousingDeliveryinKadunaState.JournalofEnvironmentalDesignandManagement,vol.4N.3pg.1-9,ISSN(print)–2278-8892

Skills

QUANTITY SURVEYING90%
CONSTRUCTION COST MANAGEMENT85%
PROJECT ESTIMATION AND ANALYSIS88%
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION88%
Research and Innovation91%
LEADERSHIP80%