Citation of

ENGR. DR. BABAGANA MODU TELA, FNSE, FNIMechE
17th National Chairman
Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE)

Personal Background

Engineer Dr. Babagana Modu Tela, FNSE, FNIMechE was born in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital. He will be 55 years old by October 2026.

Education

Aliyaseri Primary School, Maiduguri (1979–1984)
Government Secondary School Damboa, Borno State (1985–1990)
Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri – National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1992–1994)
University of Maiduguri – Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Upper Credit, 2001)
University of Maiduguri – Master’s Degree (Energy & Environmental Studies, 2010–2015)
University of Maiduguri – PhD (Energy & Environmental Engineering, 2015–2025)
Kashim Ibrahim College of Education – PGDE
Continental Computer College – Diploma in Computer Office Applications

Professional Career

Began at Borno State Water Corporation (1995).
Principal Engineer and Head of Mechanical Electrical Division.
Head, Rural Water Supply Agency (2000–2006).
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (2006–date).
Coordinator, North-East Operational Office.

Professional Affiliations

Fellow NSE, FNIMechE, Institute of Management Consultants (UK & Nigeria), Strategic Management, Public Diplomacy, Corporate Administration and many others.

Leadership in NIMechE

National Chairman-Elect, Deputy National Chairman (2024–2025), Vice Chairman (2021–2023), Borno State Chairman (2018–2020).

Engineering Projects

Water treatment plants, housing projects, boreholes across Borno/Yobe/Abuja, pollution control systems, radiotherapy safety assessments, waste incinerator design, and infrastructure evaluations.

Hobbies

Reading, Travelling, Football

Research & Publications

Active contributor to international engineering research, technical papers, and peer-reviewed journals.