Suleiman Hussein Adamu Explained

Suleiman Hussein Adamu
Office:	Minister of Water Resources
Term Start:	11 November 2015
Term End:	29 May 2023
Predecessor:	Sarah Reng Ochekpe
Successor:	Prof. Joseph Utsev
Birth Date:	1963
Birth Place:	Kaduna
Alma Mater:	Ahmadu Bello University University of Reading

Suleiman Hussein Adamu 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

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

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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-02-18 . Why we are pushing for water resources bill – Minister . 2022-05-26 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
2. Web site: The Honourable Minister – Africa Development Bank Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project . 2022-05-26 . en-US.
3. Web site: 2019-06-09 . THE INSIDER: Anxiety mounts as Buhari keeps ministerial list close to his chest . 2022-05-26 . TheCable . en-US.
4. Web site: 2021-07-23 . Groups urge National Assembly to reject reintroduction of controversial water bill . 2022-05-26 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
5. Web site: 2022-02-18 . Why we are pushing for water resources bill – Minister . 2022-05-26 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
6. Web site: The Honourable Minister – Africa Development Bank Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project . 2022-05-26 . en-US.
7. Web site: 2022-04-07 . Minister charges WASH partners on collaboration to tackle open defecation . 2022-05-26 . Tribune Online . en-GB.