Mrs. Ruth Gyeyok Popoola
Director and Coordinator, North Central Zone

Mrs. Ruth Gyeyok Popoola

Ruth Gyeyok Popoola (Mrs.) was born in Nok village of Jaba Local government area of Kaduna state to the Family of Reverend and Mrs Domi Bako Nok, on 20th November 1964.

She is currently the Director and Zonal Coordinator, North Central Zone.

Mrs Popoola obtained her first degree at the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where she was awarded Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry education BSc. Chemistry (Ed) in 1987.

She attended college of advanced study where she obtained her ‘A’ Level certificate (IJMB) in 1984. Mrs Popoola had her secondary education at the Government Girls Secondary School Zonkwa, She finished in 1982 where she obtained her WASSCE/GCE.

Her Primary School Education was at LEA Kurmin Gyada where she obtained her first leaving certificate in 1977.

Madam was promoted to the position of a Director, NABTEB Abuja office in 1st January 2019

Prior to her promotion, she held various positions which are

  • North Central Zonal Coordinator / Deputy Director Registrar’s office 2015-2018
  • Abuja Liaison Officer 2015
  • North West Zonal Coordinator 2014
  • North Central Zonal Coordinator 2011-2013
  • Pioneer State Officer, FCT State Office Abuja 2007-2010
  • Desk Officer Examination, FCT Abuja 2005-2006
  • Mrs R.G Popoola served as Divisional Head, Pre-examination, Examination Administrative department, 2000-2005

Mrs Popoola started her career as an Education Officer II at the Center for Educational Measurement (CEM) in 1992.

After the establishment of NABTEB in 1992, she was deployed as a Pioneer staff to join the service of the Board In 1995. She was promoted to the range of Examination officer I and later to senior officer. In the year 2000 she was promoted to the position of Principal Test Administration Officer. Madam became Chief Test Administration officer in 2006.

On the recommendation of her head office department, in 1992, she was promoted and awarded Best Staff of the year, she received the same award in 2007.

Amongst other awards received by Mrs R.G Popoola are;

  • Star Award by FCT College of Education, School of Vocational and technical Education in recognition of her contribution to the growth of technical education in 2011
  • Honour Award by Association of Proprietors of Technical and Vocational School Proprietor Abuja in 2012
  • Good Leadership Award by Association of Proprietors of Technical and Vocational Schools in Nigeria in recognition of her contribution to the growth of NABTEB in 2017
  • Award of Excellence by Proprietors of Technical and Vocational Schools in Nigeria in recognition of her positive contribution to the progress and development of Vocational and Technical Education and Training in Nigeria 2019.

Mrs Popoola R.G is a registered Teacher with the Teacher Registration Council Of Nigeria (TRCN). She is also a member of the Science Teacher Association of Nigeria (STAN).

Mrs Ruth Gyeyok Popoola is happily married to her beloved husband Engr. J.O Popoola and is blessed with many Children.