An Engineer of vast experience. He holds a B. A. (Maths) and B. Sc. (Engineering) both from the University of Kansas , Lawrence Kansas USA . He also holds an M. S. (Engineering) from the same University. He started his professional career at Mobil Producing Nig. Limited where he rose to the position of Senior Engineer. He left Mobil in 1980 to start COKSEE Engineering Works Limited. In 1990 he was appointed member of the advisory committee to look into the production of Spare Parts for RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.