Suleiman Hussein Adamu

Engr. Suleiman Hussaini Adamu CON FNSE FAEng
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	April 1963 Kaduna
Political party	All Progressives Congress (APC)
Other political affiliations	Congress for Progressive Change (CPC)
Alma mater	Ahmadu Bello University University of Reading

Engr. Suleiman Hussaini Adamu, CONpronunciation^ⓘ is a Nigerian Engineer and former Minister, Federal Ministry of Water Resources^[1] under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.^[2][3][4]

Early life and education

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.^[5]

Award and recognition

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.^[6]

References

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