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Suleiman Hussein Adamu

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Suleiman Hussein Adamu
Minister of Water Resources
In office
11 November 2015 – 29 May 2023
Preceded bySarah Reng Ochekpe
Succeeded byProf. Joseph Utsev
Personal details
Born1963
Kaduna
Alma materAhmadu Bello University
University of Reading

Suleiman Hussein Adamupronunciation 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

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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

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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

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  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.