Zainab Ahmed
Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed | |
|---|---|
| Ag. Minister of Finance | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Minister of State for Budget and National Planning | |
| In office 2015–2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 June 1960 Kaduna State |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress |
| Education | Ahmadu Bello University Ogun State University |
Zainab Ahmed (born 16 June 1960) is a Nigerian accountant. [1] In 2015, she was appointed as the minister of state for budget and national planning by President Muhammadu Buhari. [2]
Upon the resignation of the erstwhile minister of finance Kemi Adeosun on September 14, 2018, Ahmed was appointed as finance minister in September 2018.[3]
Early life and education
Ahmed was born in Kaduna State. She had her secondary school education at Queen Amina College, Kaduna, and later proceeded to have her A'Level in Zaria[4]. She got her first degree in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University in 1981, after-which she proceeded to Ogun State University for her MBA.[5]
Notable Achievements as Minister of State, Budget
Following the recurrent delay in the passing of national budget, Ahmed reiterated that the 2018 budget will be ready by October 2017.[6][7] In 2017, she disclosed that government are looking for more investors in the power sector to improve the electricity situation of Nigerians.[8] Along with the minister of budget and national planning, Senator Udoma, Ahmed emphasized the commitment of government to Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).[9] Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit, Ahmed explained that the absence of Petroleum Industry Bill is deterring potential investors from boosting the oil sector of the Nigerian economy.[10]
References
- ^ "PROFILE: Zainab Ahmed: The official overseeing Nigeria's finance ministry". Premium Times. Retrieved 2018-09-18.
- ^ "The CVs of Buhari's ministers at a glance". PM News. Retrieved 2015-11-12.
- ^ "Buhari accepts Adeosun resignation, names Zainab Ahmed as replacement". Cable. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
- ^ Press, Fellow (2018-09-17). "Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed's profile - Fellow Press". Fellow Press. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ^ "The CVs Of Buhari's Ministers At A Glance". PM News. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
- ^ "Anger over 2017 budget delay". The Punch. 2017-05-06. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
- ^ "FG on course to present 2018 budget in Oct, says minister". Guardian. 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
- ^ "FG to open privatised power sector to new investment process – Minister". The Nation. 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
- ^ "Economic Summit: Minister Assures On ERGP Implementation". Tide News. 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2017-10-14.
- ^ "Absence of PIB has stalled investment in oil sector —FG". Tribune. Retrieved 2017-10-15.