Suleiman Hussein Adamu
Engr. Suleiman Hussaini Adamu CON FNSE FAEng | |
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| Minister of Water Resources | |
| In office 11 November 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Sarah Reng Ochekpe |
| Succeeded by | Prof. Joseph Utsev |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1963 (age 63) |
| 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, FNSE, CONⓘ 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 Hussaini Adamu was born in April 1963 in Kaduna State, Nigeria. He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 1984, where he won the Nigerian Ports Authority Prize as the best graduating student in Civil Engineering. He later earned a Master of Science in Construction Project Management from the University of Reading, United Kingdom, in 2004.[5][6][7]
Career
Suleiman Hussaini Adamu is an engineer with experience in civil engineering, infrastructure development, and water resources management. He began his career in the public sector at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) in 1985, where he worked on roads and bridges projects in Abuja. He later co-founded Integrated Engineering Associates (IEA), a civil engineering consultancy firm, and served as Principal Consultant with Afri-Projects Consortium, where he participated in major national infrastructure projects. He was appointed Minister of Water Resources of Nigeria by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, a position he held until 2023.[8][5]
Community impact
During his tenure as Minister of Water Resources from 2015 to 2023, Adamu oversaw programmes relating to water supply, sanitation, irrigation, and water infrastructure development. The ministry focused on completing ongoing water projects and implementing programmes such as the National WASH Action Plan.
Under Adamu's leadership, the Federal Ministry of Water Resources reported the completion of projects relating to water supply, irrigation, and hydropower infrastructure.[9][10][11]
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.[12]
References
- ↑ "Why we are pushing for water resources bill – Minister". The Punch. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ↑ "THE INSIDER: Anxiety mounts as Buhari keeps ministerial list close to his chest". TheCable. 2019-06-09. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ↑ "Groups urge National Assembly to reject reintroduction of controversial water bill". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ↑ "Why we are pushing for water resources bill – Minister". The Punch. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- 1 2 "Suleiman Hussein Adamu". World Bank Live. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ III, Admin (2015-11-23). "Sulaiman Adamu: Enters Minister of Water Resources - Blueprint Newspapers Limited". Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "The Honourable Minister – Africa Development Bank Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project". Retrieved 2022-05-26.
- ↑ "Engr. Suleiman Hussaini Adamu (Jigawa)". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Oyeyemi, Tunji (2022-04-20). "Giant Strides of The Hon. Minster of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman H. Adamu FNSE, FAEng". Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Oyeyemi, Tunji (2022-03-29). "Professionalism is Restored in Project Execution-Engr Suleiman Adamu". Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ Ibrahim, Lateefat (2021-08-05). "Water resources Minister reels out achievements". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-07-18.
- ↑ "Minister charges WASH partners on collaboration to tackle open defecation". Nigerian Tribune. 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2022-05-26.