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Adamu Atta
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| Governor, Kwara State, Nigeria | |
| In office 1979–1983 |
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| Preceded by | Sunday Ifere |
| Succeeded by | Cornelius Adebayo |
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| Born | October 18, 1927 Okene, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Died | May 1, 2014 (aged 86) Abuja, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Mrs Rose Atta |
| Relations | The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland HRM Ado Ibrahim |
| Children | Abdulazeez Adamu Atta, Saratu Atta, Ibrahim Atta |
| Residence | Adamu Atta Residence, Adamu Atta road, Kuroko, Adavi LGA, Kogi State |
| Occupation | Civil Servant cum Politician |
| Profession | Law |
Alhaji Adamu Atta (born October 18, 1927 – died May 1, 2014) was an important Nigerian leader. He was the very first civilian governor of Kwara State in Nigeria. He served during a time called the Second Republic, representing the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).
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Who Was Adamu Atta?
Adamu Atta was born in 1927 in a place called Okene. This area is now part of Kogi State in Nigeria. He came from the Ebira people, who are one of the indigenous groups in the region. His father, Ibrahima Atta, was a local chief.
Before becoming a politician, Adamu Atta worked for the government. He was a civil servant, which means he worked in public service. In 1967, he even served as a permanent secretary for the federal Ministry of Finance. This role involved important discussions about money and development for the country.
Becoming Governor
Adamu Atta decided to enter politics. In 1977, he won a seat in the Constituent Assembly. This was a group that helped create Nigeria's constitution.
Later, he ran for governor of Kwara State. Even though he belonged to a smaller ethnic group, he won the election. He became the first civilian governor of the state in 1979. He was a member of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).
What Adamu Atta Achieved
As governor, Adamu Atta focused on developing Kwara State. He started many important projects that helped the people.
Key Projects and Ideas
- Hospitals: He was responsible for building the Obangede Specialist Hospital. This hospital provided important healthcare services.
- Buildings: He oversaw the construction of Kwara Hotels Phase II. He also built Secretariat Phase III, which is now the Governor's office. These buildings helped the state government work better.
- Healthcare: He also built the Kwara civil service clinic. This clinic provided medical care for government workers.
- Community Banks: In 1981, he had the idea to create community banks. The first one was the Omu-Aran Community Bank. This idea grew and later led to the creation of Trade Bank Plc in 1987. These banks helped local communities with their finances.
Adamu Atta was seen as a popular governor. People praised him for his efforts to develop the state. He was also known for believing in democracy and good governance. This means he wanted the government to be fair and work well for everyone.
Later Life
Alhaji Adamu Atta passed away on May 1, 2014, at his home in Abuja. He was 86 years old. He was buried in Kuroko, Okene, following Islamic traditions.
