Singhto Yobana is an entrepreneur, astute business administrator and project management professional who has held several key roles in industries spanning Oil and Gas, Mining, Haulage and Logistics, and Power (specifically waste to energy projects).
Singhto Yobana obtained an MBA focused on Business Strategy from the University of Bedforshire. Prior to this, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology.
Before joining Ma’adanai, Singhto Yobana had stints in various organizations such as Enerco Nigeria Limited, Red Transport and Logistics, Segilola Gold Limited (now Thor Explorations Limited), Xesso Limited and International Metal Trading BV (where he served as Nigeria Country Representative).
At Segilola Gold, Singhto worked closely with the Technical Director (Perth) and Regional General Manager (Africa) and he was responsible for the effective management and smooth running of operations across Segilola Gold’s Lagos office and gold site in Ilesha, Nigeria. Singhto Yobana was instrumental to the progressive strides made on the project prior to the acquisition of the project by Thor Explorations Limited.
In addition to his role as COO, Singhto Yobana leads Ma’adanai’s Business Development and Investment initiatives. He is charged with ensuring that Ma’danai achieves its goal of being a leading junior mining and investment company in Sub- Saharan Africa within the next 5 (Five) years.
Singhto Yobana is a member of the Nigerian Mining and Geoscientists Society (NMGS).