Suleiman Hussein Adamu

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Suleiman Hussein Adamu
Minister of Water Resources
Assumed office
11 November 2015
Preceded bySarah Reng Ochekpe
Personal details
Born1963
Kaduna
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
University of Reading

Suleiman Hussein Adamupronunciation is a Nigerian Engineer and the 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]

  1. ^ "Why we are pushing for water resources bill – Minister". Punch Newspapers. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  2. ^ "The Honourable Minister – Africa Development Bank Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project". Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  3. ^ "THE INSIDER: Anxiety mounts as Buhari keeps ministerial list close to his chest". TheCable. 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Why we are pushing for water resources bill – Minister". Punch Newspapers. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  6. ^ "The Honourable Minister – Africa Development Bank Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project". Retrieved 2022-05-26.
  7. ^ "Minister charges WASH partners on collaboration to tackle open defecation". Tribune Online. 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2022-05-26.