Suwaiba Ahmad

Suwaiba Ahmad
Minister of State for Education
Incumbent
Assumed office
23 October 2024
Personal details
Born
Suwaiba Sa'idu Ahmad

(1981-02-13) 13 February 1981 (age 43)
Babura, Jigawa State
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma mater

Suwaiba Sa'idu Ahmad (born 13 February 1981) is a Nigerian academic and Professor of Science Education who is serving as the Minister of State for Education since 23 October 2024. Prior to her appointment, Ahmad served as the provost of Jigawa State College of Education.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Suwaiba Sa'idu Ahmad was born in Babura, Jigawa State on 13 February 1981 into Sa'idu family.[4] Ahmad attended Bayero University Staff Primary School for her primary and secondary education. She graduated with a bachelor in science education in 2003 and a master of education in curriculum studies in 2009 from Bayero University and a PhD in science education from Ahmadu Bello University in 2014.[5][4][6]

Career

Ahmad was the head of department of Science Education from 2018 to 2020 and was the Sub-Dean Academics in the Faculty of Education before being elevated to an associate professor of chemistry education.[4] From 2020 to 2024, Ahmad was the director of Center of Gender Studies and later as the provost of Jigawa State College of Education, Ringim.[4] As of 2024, Ahmad is the current minister of state for education following her appointment by President Bola Tinubu and confirmation by the Senate.[6][7]

On 27 December 2024, the Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano, promoted her to a full Professor in the field of science education.[3][8][2]

References

  1. ^ Ogunseyin, Oluyemi (25 November 2024). "FG urges youths to drive national development". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b Anyanwu, Samuel (28 December 2024). "The Ministry of Education Celebrates Dr Suwaiba Said Ahmad on Her Elevation". Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  3. ^ a b Tracker, Nigerian (29 December 2024). "Professor Suwaiba Sa'id Ahmad: A Trailblazer in Science Education and Leadership". Nigerian Tracker. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Adamu, Abdallah Uba (27 October 2024). "Prodigal daughter, now proudly my boss : Dr Suwaiba Sa'idu Ahmad". Daily Trust. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad | Bayero University". fed.buk.edu.ng. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  6. ^ a b Wahab, Bayo (24 October 2024). "Meet President Tinubu's chosen 7 for ministerial appointments". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  7. ^ Elumoye, Deji. "Presidency: Tinubu To Swear in Seven New Ministers Monday". ThisDay. Abuja. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  8. ^ Admin (25 October 2024). "Prodigal Daughter – Now, proudly my Boss: Dr Suwaiba Sa'idu Ahmad, Minister of State, Education". The Daily Reality. Retrieved 30 December 2024.