Maryam Nnafatima Imam
Maryam Nnafatima Imam | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Social Development | |
| Governor | AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq |
| Personal details | |
| Party | All Progressives Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
Maryam Nnafatima Imam is a Nigerian politician and public administrator serving as Commissioner for Social Development in Kwara State. She previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state government.[1][2]
Early life and education
Maryam Nnafatima Imam is from Tsaragi Ward III in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. She holds a Ph.D. and has an academic background that supports her work in governance and development policy.[3][1]
Political career
She served as Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the Kwara State Government, where she coordinated development-related programs and SDG implementation strategies. She also participated in organizing SDG-focused events such as state conventions.[1][4]
In 2025, she was nominated by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as Commissioner in Kwara State and later confirmed by the State House of Assembly after screening. She was subsequently sworn in as Commissioner for Social Development[1][5]
As Commissioner for Social Development, she oversees policies targeting vulnerable groups, including women, children, and elderly citizens. Her ministry also supports social welfare programs and community development initiatives in Kwara State.[1][4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Dr. Maryam Nnafatima Imam – Leaderbox Africa Profile". Leader box. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kwara Assembly Confirms Commissioner Nominees". The Herald Newspaper, 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "AbdulRazaq Nominates Olohungbebe, Mariam Imam as Commissioners". The Herald Newspaper. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 "SDG Engagement and Convention Report in Kwara State". Oyo Parrot. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kwara Governor Swears in New Commissioners". Ilorin info. 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2026.