KYAT MAKAMA

Agronomist

CONTACT

Uam17, 3rd Avenue, Federal Housing Estate, North Bank, Makurdi,

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 07035400574

Postal code: Benue, 970213

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth:  –           –           –           –           29th May, 1989

Place of Birth: –           –           –           –           Fido-Kagoma, Kafanchan, Kaduna State

Gender:           –           –           –           –           Male

Marital Status: –           –           –           –           Single

State of Origin:           –           –           –           Kaduna

Local Government of Origin: –           –           Jema’a

Nationality:     –           –           –           –           Nigerian

EDUCATION

University of Agriculture, Makurdi

GPA: 4.2

Makurdi, Benue

Completed coursework towards Ph.D. Soil Pedology (March, 2017). About to complete research work.

University of Agriculture, Makurdi

GPA: 4.02

Makurdi, Benue

M.S. SOIL SCIENCE (June, 2016)

Relevant Coursework

Land use Planning and Remote Sensing

Soil Conservation

Fertilizer use and fertilizer Application

Soil Genesis and Soil Classification

Extracurricular Activities

·         Soil survey

·         reading

·         travelling

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

ZARIA, KADUNA

B.S. GEOGRAPHY (Nov 2012)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

ü  I have proficient computer skills – Microsoft Office, excel, internet and spread sheets

ü  I have Good diagnostic and decision making skills

ü  I have the proven ability to effectively communicate – verbal and written skills

ü  More so, I have the ability to work independently and proceed with objectives without close supervision

ü  I have a strong Desire to serve

ü  I have the Willingness to work as a team member

ü  The Great Desire to remain updated with new trends and technology is my priority.

ü  I’m Self-motivated, willing to learn

ü  I have the ability to work outside during heat of day and ability to walk several miles per day

PUBLISHED JOURNALS

Kyat, M. M., and Idoga, S. (2018). Characterization, classification and suitability ratings of soils for rain-fed rice production in, Rukubi, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB) Vol-3, Issue-5, pp 1865-1873

LIST OF PAPERS IN JOURNALS

a)      Kyat M. M. and B.T. Garpiya (2019). A review of soil productivity models. Presented in the Conference of SSSN, Food Basket, 2019.

b)      B. T. Garpiya and Kyat M. M. (2019). Evaluation of water resources potentials of part of river Ogbadigbo catchment area for agricultural uses in Okpokwu LGA of Benue state. Presented in the Conference of SSSN, Food Basket, 2019.

c)      Akor J. E and Kyat M. M (2019). Effect of poultry manure and enriched crystallizer on the production of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) and chemical properties of soil in Makurdi, Nigeria. Submitted to the SSSN book of proceedings, Food Basket, 2019

ASSOCAITION MEMBERSHIP

Member, Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN).

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) Conference: Food Basket, 2019

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

o   Nigeria Road Safety Corp (Drivers License)

o   Driving

o   Soil Science Society of Nigeria

o   R Statistical Skills

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Diligent professional with 3+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of pollution management, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting techniques, and soil classification. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Agronomist role at your company.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AGRONOMIST

Olam Rice Farm, Rukubi, Doma-Nasarawa, Nigeria, Rukubi-Doma, Nasarawa / Jun 2016 – Nov 2018

§  Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.

§  Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, or avoid or correct problems such as erosion.

§  Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.

§  Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.

§  Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.

§  Investigate soil problems and poor water quality to determine sources and effects.

§  Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, or soil properties.

§  Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology.

§  Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms, changes, or interacts with land-based ecosystems or living organisms.

§  Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.

§  Survey undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning.

§  Plan and supervise land conservation and reclamation programs for industrial development projects, and waste management programs for composting and farming.

§  Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.

§  Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or soil conservation.

§  Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.

§  Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.

§  Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.

§  Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.

§  Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species.

§  Identify or classify species of insects or allied forms, such as mites or spiders.

§  Conduct experiments regarding causes of bee diseases or factors affecting yields of nectar or pollen.

§  Conduct research into the use of plant species as green fuels or in the production of green fuels.

§  Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.

§  Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the effects of alternative practices on the environment.

§  Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations.

§  Study ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting.

§  Planned and supervised regular field checks for insects infestations, weed prevalence and disease outbreaks / diagnostics Introduced and constituted a soil surveyed unit for the farm

§  Inspected seed cleaning and recommended quality seeds for planting

§  Crop rotation planning and hybrid/variety selection recommendations

§  Detailed computerized field reports

§  Achieved 98 % success in agronomic record keeping for the farm Initiated crop budgeting

§  Inspected rice plant count, rice tiller count plant height measurement, panicle count, panicle length measurement

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Blessed Daystar, North Bank, Makurdi, Makurdi, Benue / January, 2016 – June, 2016

CLASSROOM TEACHER

2nd ECWA Schools, Kakuri, Kaduna, Kaduna, Kaduna / January, 2013 – April, 2013

REFERENCES

Philip Makama Dawuda, Professor of Theriogenology, University of Agriculture, Makurdi

26657387117 – [email protected] – Guidance

Anjembe Bemgba Christian, Head of Department, Department Soil Science, University of Agriculture, Makurdi

08138274838 – [email protected] – Lecturer

Shaibu Idoga, Professor of Soil Pedology, Department of Soil Science, University of Agriculture, Makurdi

08032507138 – [email protected] – Lecturer and project supervisor