A 1998 Federal University of Technology, Minna, graduate of civil engineering, John I. Yisa is a certified project manager with demonstrated ability to manage projects from planning through execution and completion, a competence that has seen him overseeing the following projects: Renovation of CBN Minna Branch, Minna, Niger State (2012); total rehabilitation of Central Bank of Nigeria Learning Centre, Lagos (2007-2011); CBN branch building, Osogbo, Osun State (2006-2012); CBN Currency Centre, Dutse, Jigawa State (2009-2010); CBN Currency Centre, Umuahia, Abia State (2007-2008).
He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and is registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
He has also worked briefly in the banking sector, where he acquired experience in basic banking operations, letters of credit and exchange control documentation.
He is a registered member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA.