Hannatu Musa Musawa (born November 1, 1974) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, and author, currently the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Nigeria.[1] She is from Katsina State in the northern part of Nigeria and belongs to the Hausa-Fulani ethnic group.[2][3][4]
Hannatu Musawa | |
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| Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy | |
| Assumed office 16 August 2023 | |
| President | Bola Tinubu |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1974 |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress |
| Spouse | Abdul Samad Rabiu (divorced) |
| Parent | Musa Musawa (father) |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Early life and education
editHannatu Musawa is the daughter of Musa Musawa, a member of the radical leftist First Republic party, Northern Elements Progressive Union, and its successor in the Second Republic, Peoples Redemption Party.[5][6]
Hannatu obtained her undergraduate degree in Law from the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom. She then pursued two postgraduate Master’s degrees: one in the Legal aspects of Marine Affairs from the University of Cardiff in Wales, and another in Oil & Gas from the University of Aberdeen.[7][8]
Career
editMusa has had a varied and successful career in different fields. She has worked as a lawyer in private companies, providing legal counsel and representation in various matters. She has also specialized in marine affairs and oil & gas law, demonstrating her competence in these challenging areas.[8][9]
She was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in 2023, after serving as his Special Adviser on Culture and Entertainment Economy. She oversees the promotion and development of the creative sector in Nigeria, as well as the preservation and display of the country's cultural heritage.[10][11][12][13][14][15]
Political engagement
editMusa has been involved in Nigerian political affairs, both as a candidate and an activist. She contested for a legislative seat in the federal House of Representatives, aiming to serve her constituency and the public. She also served as a lawyer on the prosecution team in the 2003 presidential election petition involving Muhammadu Buhari and Olusegun Obasanjo.[9][16][17]
References
edit- ^ "Wike, Umahi, Edun, Lokpobiri, Keyamo get position for Tinubu ministerial portfolio". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ Ononye, Ifeoma; Admin, New Telegraph (27 August 2023). "Hannatu Musawa: Minister by Twist of Luck". New Telegraph. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Hannatu Musawa Biography, career, life story". 27 July 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Suleiman, Qosim (27 August 2023). "EXCLUSIVE: Untold Story of Minister Hannatu Musawa's NYSC Saga". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Igidi, Terkula; Yaba, Mohammed I. (9 March 2023). "Musa Musawa: A pioneer progressive exits the stage". Daily Trust. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Musawa, Hannatu (16 June 2013). "Celebrating A Father On Fathers Day". Premium Times. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Barrister Hannatu Musawa is appointed Nigeria's culture minister". The Art Newspaper - International art news and events. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Tarihin Hannatu Musawa, Yar Asalin Jihar Katsina A Arewacin Najeriya - Katsina Post". www.katsinapost.ng. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ a b Lawal, Sharif (24 August 2023). "Hannatu Musawa: An yi zargin cewa ministar Tinubu ba ta kammala NYSC ba". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. (in Hausa). Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ AKINWALE, YEKEEN (19 June 2023). "Tinubu appoints Hadiza Bala Usman, Hannatu Musawa as special advisers". The Cable.
- ^ "Su wane ne ƙusoshin gwamnatin Bola Tinubu?". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Mata 7 Da Ke Jerin Sunaye 28 Da Tinubu Ya Turawa Majalisa". Voice of America (in Hausa). 28 July 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo (25 June 2023). "All eyes on President Tinubu's new adviser, Musawa". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Hannatu Musawa: CBN react to video wey show Tinubu new minister dey 'abuse' naira". BBC News Pidgin. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Me ake cewa kan ma'aikatun ministocin Tinubu?". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). 17 August 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Barr Hannatu Musawa na da kwarewa da gogewar da duk ake bukata wajen gina kasa - Alhaji Abdullahi Yaya". DCL Hausa. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Me ya sa batun NYSC ɗin Hannatu Musawa ke tayar da ƙura a Najeriya?". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). 28 August 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
External links
edit- Culture minister Musawa snubs Grammys, Africa Intelligence, 22 February 2024 (requires free registration)