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{{short description|Nigerian lawyer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman
| name = Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman
| image =
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| caption =
| caption =
| office = Ecowas Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
| office = Ecowas Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
| term_start = January 2012
| term_start = January 2012
| term_end =
| term_end =
| office1 = Minister of Women Affairs
| office1 = Minister of Women Affairs
| term_start1 = December 2008
| term_start1 = December 2008
| term_end1 = March 2010
| term_end1 = March 2010
| predecessor1 = [[Saudatu Bungudu]]
| predecessor1 = [[Saudatu Bungudu]]
| successor1 = [[Josephine Anenih]]
| successor1 = [[Josephine Anenih]]
| birth_date =
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Argungu]], [[Kebbi State]], [[Nigeria]]
| birth_place = [[Argungu]], [[Kebbi State]], [[Nigeria]]
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| nationality = [[Nigerian]]
| profession = Lawyer
| education = LLB, [[Ahmadu Bello University]], [[Zaria]], Master's degree in Law, [[London School of Economics and Political Science]]
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'''Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman''' is a [[Nigeria]]n lawyer who currently serves as the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.ecowas.int/presseshow.php?nb=039&lang=en&annee=2015|title=CEDEAO|last=KPOGNON|first=Paul D|website=news.ecowas.int|access-date=2017-12-20}}</ref> Prior to this, she was appointed Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development in December 2008.<ref name=sunbio>{{cite web
'''Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman''' is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] lawyer who currently serves as the [[Economic Community of West African States|ECOWAS]] Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.ecowas.int/presseshow.php?nb=039&lang=en&annee=2015|title=CEDEAO|last=KPOGNON|first=Paul D|website=news.ecowas.int|access-date=2017-12-20}}</ref> Prior to this, she was appointed Minister of [[Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development|Women Affairs and Social Development]] in December 2008.<ref name=sunbio>{{cite web
|url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/abujareports/2009/may/11/abujareports-11-05-2009-002.htm
|url = http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/abujareports/2009/may/11/abujareports-11-05-2009-002.htm
|title=I’m not a politician, but a technocrat –Salamatu Suleiman, Women Affairs Minister
|title = I'm not a politician, but a technocrat –Salamatu Suleiman, Women Affairs Minister
|author=LAMBERT TYEM
|author = LAMBERT TYEM
|date=May 11, 2009
|date = May 11, 2009
|accessdate=2009-12-26}}</ref>
|access-date = 2009-12-26
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090718165105/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/abujareports/2009/may/11/abujareports-11-05-2009-002.htm
|archive-date = July 18, 2009
}}</ref>
She left office in March 2010 when Acting President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] dissolved his cabinet.<ref>{{cite web
She left office in March 2010 when Acting President [[Goodluck Jonathan]] dissolved his cabinet.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201003171041.html
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201003171041.html
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==Background==
==Background==


Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman was born in [[Argungu]], a fishing community in [[Kebbi State]], Her father was an area court judge, and her mother came from the [[Gwandu]] royal family.
Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman was born in [[Argungu]], a fishing community in [[Kebbi State]]. Her father was an area court judge, and her mother came from the [[Gwandu]] royal family.
She was brought up in [[Birnin Kebbi]] and [[Argungu]]. In 1972 she obtained entry to Queens College, [[Lagos]]. She went on the [[Ahmadu Bello University]], [[Zaria]] where she obtained a degree in law. She then went to the [[London School of Economics and Political Science]] where she gained a master's degree in law.<ref name=sunbio/>
She was brought up in [[Birnin Kebbi]] and [[Argungu]]. In 1972, she obtained entry to [[Queen's College, Lagos|Queens College, Lagos]]. She went on to [[Ahmadu Bello University]], [[Zaria]] where she obtained a degree in law. She then went to the [[London School of Economics and Political Science]] where she gained a master's degree in law.<ref name=sunbio/>


== Career ==
Her first job as a lawyer was with the Ministry of Justice in the old [[Sokoto State]]. She then worked at Continental Merchant Bank, Lagos for seven years, and worked for a short time at NAL Merchant Bank before moving to Aluminum Smelter Company, where she was company secretary/legal adviser. After that, she worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission before being appointed Minister.<ref name=sunbio/>
Her first job as a lawyer was with the Ministry of Justice in the old [[Sokoto State]]. She then worked at Continental Merchant Bank, Lagos for seven years, and worked for a short time at NAL Merchant Bank before moving to Aluminum Smelter Company, where she was company secretary/legal adviser. After that, she worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission before being appointed Minister.<ref name=sunbio/>


==Minister for Women Affairs==
===Minister for Women Affairs===
President [[Umaru Yar'Adua]] appointed Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman as Minister for Women Affairs on 17 December 2008.<ref>{{cite web
President [[Umaru Yar'Adua]] appointed Suleiman as Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development on 17 December 2008.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=409&Itemid=1
|url=http://www.newswatchngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=409&Itemid=1
|title=The Coming of New Helmsmen
|title=The Coming of New Helmsmen
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|date=24 December 2008
|date=24 December 2008
|publisher=Newswatch
|publisher=Newswatch
|accessdate=2009-12-26}}</ref>
|accessdate=2009-12-26}}</ref> In September 2009, Suleiman decried marginalization of women in Nigerian politics.

In September 2009 Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman decried marginalization of women in Nigerian politics.
She said that violence and male chauvinism were prevalent in the political climate, and coupled with lack of money few women were able to contest for public office.<ref>{{cite web
She said that violence and male chauvinism were prevalent in the political climate, and coupled with lack of money few women were able to contest for public office.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200909160067.html
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200909160067.html
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|date=16 September 2009
|date=16 September 2009
|accessdate=2009-12-26}}</ref>
|accessdate=2009-12-26}}</ref>
At meetings in October 2009 organized by [[UNICEF]] and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman said her mission was to serve as the national vehicle for speedy and healthy development of Nigerian women, and to ensure the protection and development of women and children for meaningful life. She urged the state to give women at least 30% representation in elective and appointive positions.<ref>{{cite web
At meetings in October 2009 organized by [[UNICEF]] and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Suleiman said her mission was to serve as the national vehicle for speedy and healthy development of Nigerian women, and to ensure the protection and development of women and children for meaningful life. She urged the state to give women at least 30% representation in elective and appointive positions.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200910200932.html
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200910200932.html
|publisher=This Day
|publisher=This Day
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|date=19 October 2009
|date=19 October 2009
|accessdate=2009-12-26}}</ref>
|accessdate=2009-12-26}}</ref>
In December 2009 she decried the failure of the government to ratify the [[United Nations]] [[Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women]] (CEDAW).<ref>{{cite web
In December 2009, she decried the failure of the government to ratify the [[United Nations]] [[Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women]] (CEDAW).<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200912170680.html
|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/200912170680.html
|publisher=This Day
|publisher=This Day
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== References ==
== References ==
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{{Reflist}}
{{Cabinet of President Umaru Yar'Adua}}
{{Cabinet of President Umaru Yar'Adua}}


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Latest revision as of 12:57, 2 April 2023

Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman
Ecowas Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Assumed office
January 2012
Minister of Women Affairs
In office
December 2008 – March 2010
Preceded bySaudatu Bungudu
Succeeded byJosephine Anenih
Personal details
BornArgungu, Kebbi State, Nigeria
EducationLLB, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Master's degree in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science
ProfessionLawyer

Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman is a Nigerian lawyer who currently serves as the ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.[1] Prior to this, she was appointed Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development in December 2008.[2] She left office in March 2010 when Acting President Goodluck Jonathan dissolved his cabinet.[3]

Background

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Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman was born in Argungu, a fishing community in Kebbi State. Her father was an area court judge, and her mother came from the Gwandu royal family. She was brought up in Birnin Kebbi and Argungu. In 1972, she obtained entry to Queens College, Lagos. She went on to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where she obtained a degree in law. She then went to the London School of Economics and Political Science where she gained a master's degree in law.[2]

Career

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Her first job as a lawyer was with the Ministry of Justice in the old Sokoto State. She then worked at Continental Merchant Bank, Lagos for seven years, and worked for a short time at NAL Merchant Bank before moving to Aluminum Smelter Company, where she was company secretary/legal adviser. After that, she worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission before being appointed Minister.[2]

Minister for Women Affairs

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President Umaru Yar'Adua appointed Suleiman as Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development on 17 December 2008.[4] In September 2009, Suleiman decried marginalization of women in Nigerian politics. She said that violence and male chauvinism were prevalent in the political climate, and coupled with lack of money few women were able to contest for public office.[5] At meetings in October 2009 organized by UNICEF and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Suleiman said her mission was to serve as the national vehicle for speedy and healthy development of Nigerian women, and to ensure the protection and development of women and children for meaningful life. She urged the state to give women at least 30% representation in elective and appointive positions.[6] In December 2009, she decried the failure of the government to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).[7]

See also

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She was also Honourable Minister of state II Foreign Affairs - Nigeria, 2010 to 2011

References

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  1. ^ KPOGNON, Paul D. "CEDEAO". news.ecowas.int. Retrieved 2017-12-20.
  2. ^ a b c LAMBERT TYEM (May 11, 2009). "I'm not a politician, but a technocrat –Salamatu Suleiman, Women Affairs Minister". Archived from the original on July 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
  3. ^ Daniel Idonor (17 March 2010). "Jonathan Sacks Ministers". Vanguard. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
  4. ^ Anza Philips, Abuja Bureau (24 December 2008). "The Coming of New Helmsmen". Newswatch. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
  5. ^ Damilola Oyedele (16 September 2009). "Minister Decries Low Women Participation in Politics". This Day. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
  6. ^ George Okoh (19 October 2009). "Tackling the Challenges of Child, Maternal Mortality". This Day. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
  7. ^ Damilola Oyedele (16 December 2009). "How Have Women Fared in 2009?". This Day. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
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