Saleh Mamman
Saleh Mamman | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Power | |
| In office 21 August 2019 – 1 September 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Babatunde Fashola |
| Succeeded by | Abubakar Aliyu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mamman Kwagyang Saleh 2 January 1958 |
| Party | All Progressive Congress(APC) |
| Education | Kaduna Polytechnic Bayero University Kano |
Mamman Kwagyang Saleh (born 2 January 1958) is a convicted former Nigerian government official who served as Minister of Power from August 2019 to September 2021. He was sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari on 21 August 2019 after being nominated by Buhari and confirmed by the Senate.[1][2][3] On 1 September 2021, Mamman was sacked by Buhari and replaced by Minister of State for Works and Housing Abubakar Aliyu.[4]
In May 2026, Saleh was convicted and sentenced to 75 years' imprisonment for fraud and money laundering involving over 33.8 billion naira ($24.7 million) by the Federal High Court of Nigeria.[5][6] He was arrested in Kaduna State on 19 May.[7]
Early life and education
Saleh is from Taraba State. He holds a higher national diploma in electrical electronics from Kaduna Polytechnic, graduating in 1988. He also holds an MBA in business administration from Bayero University Kano, graduating in 2015.[8][9]
Career
Saleh started his career in 1981 as a teacher in Technical School, Mubi, Adamawa State. In 1992, he transferred his service to Taraba State. He was promoted to the rank of assistant director in the ministry of works in Taraba State and retired in 2002. After his retirement, he became a full-time businessman and politician.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ Toromade, Samson (21 August 2020). "Buhari reappoints himself Petroleum Minister, swears in 43 ministers". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ↑ "Senate confirms Amaechi, Dare, Fashola, Akpabio, Malami, 38 others as ministers". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ↑ Egbas, Jude (23 December 2019). "Is Power Minister Saleh Mamman a ghost worker? [Opinion]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ↑ Essien, Hillary. "JUST IN: Buhari sacks power minister Saleh Mamman, agric minister Sabo Nanono". Peoples Gazette. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ↑ "Court Jails Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman 75 Years Over N33.8bn Fraud". The Fellow Press. 2026-05-14. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ Okafor, Makuochi (2026-05-14). "Saleh Mamman: Former Nigerian power minister sentenced to 75 years for corruption". BBC. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "Nigeria ex-minister on the run arrested after jail sentence". Africanews. 20 May 2026.
- ↑ Zakariyau, Abdulrahman; Okah, Paul (24 August 2019). "Can the new ministers take Nigeria to the Next Level?". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ↑ "Power: Saleh Mamman takes up Buhari's charge". The Punch. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ↑ Sunday, Simon Echewofun (21 August 2019). "Buhari drops Fashola as power minister, appoints Mamman new minister". Daily Trust. Retrieved 19 March 2020.