1. His full name is – Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, SAN,
2. Y.C Maikyau, SAN is from Chonoko in Kebbi State.
3. Y.C Maikyau, SAN almost became a Veterinary Doctor.
4. Y.C Maikyau, SAN is an Alumnus of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he obtained his LL.B in 1989.
5. In 2003, he founded his own law firm, Y. C. Maikyau & Co. with offices in Abuja , Kebbi and Sokoto with over 70% employees as women .
6. Y.C Maikyau, SAN became a Notary Public in 2002 and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria on 7th of July, 2011 and sworn in on 26th August 2011 .
7. In June, 2014 he obtained a Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, (CIArb.) as well as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) Nigeria .
8. Y.C Maikyau is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Centre, Nigeria, he was awarded a Diploma in Ministerial Training, with Major on Societal Leadership .
9. Y. C. Maikyau, SAN is married to Zainab Maikyau and a Father of 4.
10. Y.C Maikyau SAN is the Chairman of the NBA National Welfare Committee under the leadership of Olumide Akpata Esq .