Mamman Kwagyang Saleh
Former Minister of Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria; served August 2019 – September 2021
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Bio Summary
Saleh Mamman is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as the Federal Minister of Power under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari from August 2019 until his dismissal during a cabinet reshuffle in September 2021. Born in Taraba State, Mamman's background blends professional engineering training with a long career in civil service and business. His tenure focused primarily on federal initiatives to expand renewable energy networks and stabilize the national grid, though his public legacy became significantly defined by subsequent legal trials over public resource management.
Education
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Electronics: Kaduna Polytechnic (Graduated 1988)
- Masters in Business Administration (MBA): Bayero University Kano (Graduated 2015)
Professional Background
- Technical Teacher: Technical School, Mubi, Adamawa State (1981–1992)
- Civil Servant: Transferred services to the Taraba State Ministry of Works (1992), rising to the rank of Assistant Director before retiring from public service in 2002.
- Private Business: Full-time businessman and contractor post-retirement, specializing in various commercial ventures prior to full-time political involvement.