Saidu Hamza is currently the Chairman of Yobe Investment Company Limited and Chairman of the Interim Management Committee overseeing the affairs of the Company.
Mr. Saidu completed his early education at Sabongari Primary School and Government Day Secondary School both in Potiskum in 1979 and 1985. He obtained a bachelors and Masters Degrees in accounting from Bayero University Kano and University of Lagos in 1989 and 1993 respectively.
His working experience span from (University of Maiduguri for 9 years as Lecturer II. Yobe Investment Co. Ltd. for 6 years as Principal Manager in charge of Investment promotion & Capital Market, and 12 years in Yobe Investment & Securities Ltd. As Managing Director/CEO and Chie Dealer.
Mr. Saidu is an Associate Chartered Stock Broker and Authorized Dealing Clerk of the Nigerian Shock Exchange. As a Capital Market Operator, he handled large volume transactions successfully such as divestment of State and Local Government shares and packaging of ₦2.5 billion Yobe Revenue Bond, etc.
In terms of compliance with regulatory standards Mr. Saidu won the Corporate Citizen Award of the Corporate Affairs Commission in 2015. Under Chairmanship, Yobe Investment Co. Ltd which hitherto depended largely on grant from the State for payment of staff salaries and operating experiences was fully revitalized and became the major contributor to Yobe State IGR.
Mr. Saidu attended a numerous workshops and seminars locally and internationally and is married with children.