An accomplished and result oriented executive with over 30 years experience and successes in numerous sectors. A highly driven leader and team builder, who ensures the effective execution of simultaneous projects without compromising quality, timeliness or functionality and with qualifications in the following competencies and strengths.
• Project Management and Implementation
• Human Resources management
• Communication and Public Relations
• A political leader

Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Abuja, was – Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary on – Communication & Strategy – (2008-2011)
CENTRE for POLICY STUDY, Abuja – Chairman Governing Council (2007-2010)
Kaduna State Scholarship Board – Board Member (2008-2011)
EM Willington Associates, Lagos State – General Manager Trading & Sales (1987-2005)
Ministry Of Trade Industry and Cooperatives, Kaduna State – Assistant Trade Officer (1976-1979)
Higher National Diploma in Estate Management – Federal Polytechnic Nassarawa, Nigeria
PhD Philosophy on Executive Leadership (Honorary) – DOXA University, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Her Excellency, Ambassador Deborah S. ILIYA has been a woman leader in diverse capacities spanning over a decade. Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nigeria to the Republic of Congo, in July 2017 till date.