Balarabe Abbas Lawal
Minister of Environment
All Progressives Congress Kaduna State
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Balarabe Abbas Lawal is Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, appointed in October 2023. A seasoned public servant and APC member, he previously served as Secretary to the Kaduna State Government and held key executive roles including Chief of Staff of the FCT. With academic roots and broad administrative experience, he now oversees Nigeria’s environmental policy, driving initiatives on climate action, land restoration, cleanup programs, and sustainable development.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Master’s degree in Political Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Professional Background
- Served as Secretary to the Kaduna State Government (SSG) under Governor Uba Sani (May 2023 – October 2023) and previously under Governor Nasir El-Rufai (May 2015 – May 2023) (Wikipedia).
- Held roles at the federal level: Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister under El‑Rufai (July 2003 – July 2007), Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Education (1999–2001), and Special Assistant to the Minister of State for the Nigerian Army (2001–2003) (Wikipedia).
- Earlier, he was a lecturer at the College of Advanced Studies, Zaria (1982–1989)
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