Mamman Kwagyang Saleh (born 2 January 1958), is a Nigerian government official that 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]

Saleh Mamman
Minister of Power
In office
21 August 2019 – 1 September 2021
Preceded byBabatunde Fashola
Succeeded byAbubakar Aliyu
Personal details
Born
Mamman Kwagyang Saleh

(1958-01-02) 2 January 1958 (age 66)
Taraba State
Political partyAll Progressive Congress(APC)
EducationKaduna Polytechnic
Bayero University Kano

Early life and education

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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.[5][6]

Career

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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.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Toromade, Samson (21 August 2020). "Buhari reappoints himself Petroleum Minister, swears in 43 ministers". Pulse NG. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Senate confirms Amaechi, Dare, Fashola, Akpabio, Malami, 38 others as ministers". The Nation Newspaper. 30 July 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  3. ^ Egbas, Jude (23 December 2019). "Is Power Minister Saleh Mamman a ghost worker? [Opinion]". Pulse NG. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  4. ^ Essien, Hillary. "JUST IN: Buhari sacks power minister Saleh Mamman, agric minister Sabo Nanono". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  5. ^ Zakariyau, Abdulrahman; Okah, Paul (24 August 2019). "Can the new ministers take Nigeria to the Next Level?". Blueprint Newspaper. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Power: Saleh Mamman takes up Buhari's charge". The Punch Newspaper. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  7. ^ Sunday, Simon Echewofun (21 August 2019). "Buhari drops Fashola as power minister, appoints Mamman new minister". Daily Trust Newspaper. Retrieved 19 March 2020.