Mamman Kwagyang Saleh, born on January 2, 1958, is a Nigerian government official known for his tenure as the Minister of Power from August 2019 to September 2021.
Early Life and Education
Saleh hails from Taraba State. He embarked on his higher education at Kaduna Polytechnic, where he earned a Higher National Diploma in Electrical Electronics in 1988. Furthering his education, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration from Bayero University Kano in 2015.
Career Path
Saleh’s professional journey began in 1981 as a teacher at a Technical School in Mubi, Adamawa State. In 1992, he transferred his service to Taraba State, where he climbed the ranks to become an assistant director in the Ministry of Works. He retired from this role in 2002.
Following his retirement from public service, Saleh shifted his focus to business and politics. This transition marked the beginning of his involvement in the political landscape of Nigeria.
Ministerial Role
In 2019, Saleh was nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari and confirmed by the Senate to serve as the Minister of Power. He was sworn in on August 21, 2019. His tenure in this role lasted until September 2021, when he was replaced by the Minister of State for Works and Housing, Abubakar Aliyu.
Conclusion
Mamman Kwagyang Saleh’s career, spanning education, public service, and politics, highlights his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s power sector. His tenure as the Minister of Power was a significant phase in his career, during which he was at the forefront of addressing the challenges and advancing the initiatives within Nigeria’s power industry.
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