Suleiman Hussein Adamu
Suleiman Hussein Adamu | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Water Resources | |
| In office 11 November 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Reng Ochekpe |
| Succeeded by | Prof. Joseph Utsev |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 Kaduna |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University University of Reading |
Suleiman Hussein Adamu is a Nigerian Engineer and former Minister, Nigerian Federal Ministry of Water Resources.[1] He commissioned the Ogbia Regional Water Project in Otuoke, Bayelsa State.[2] He was appointed the Minister of Water Resources by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Suleiman was born in Kaduna in 1963 and graduated from the Ahmadu Bello University, Kaduna before proceeding to the University of Reading in the United Kingdom.[6]
Award and recognition
[edit]In 2020, Suleiman Hussein Adamu was awarded the 2020 global Award for Outstanding Contribution to WaterAid by His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Why we are pushing for water resources bill – Minister". Punch Newspapers. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ "The Honourable Minister – Africa Development Bank Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project". Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ "THE INSIDER: Anxiety mounts as Buhari keeps ministerial list close to his chest". TheCable. 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ "Groups urge National Assembly to reject reintroduction of controversial water bill". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ "Why we are pushing for water resources bill – Minister". Punch Newspapers. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ "The Honourable Minister – Africa Development Bank Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project". Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ^ "Minister charges WASH partners on collaboration to tackle open defecation". Tribune Online. 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2022-05-26.