Mamman Kwagyang Saleh, born on 2 January 1958, is a former Nigerian government official who was later convicted. He served as Minister of Power from August 2019 until September 2021. After being nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari and confirmed by the Senate, he was sworn into office on 21 August 2019. On 1 September 2021, Buhari removed him from the position and appointed Abubakar Aliyu, then Minister of State for Works and Housing, as his replacement.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Mamman Kwagyang Saleh |
| Date of birth | 2 January 1958 |
| Place of birth | Taraba State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Taraba State |
| Partner | Married |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Teacher, civil servant, businessman, politician, former Minister of Power |
Early Life and Education
Saleh Mamman was born on 2 January 1958 in Taraba State, Nigeria. He completed his National Diploma in Electrical Electronics at Kaduna Polytechnic in 1988, and years later obtained an MBA in Business Administration from Bayero University Kano in 2015.
His educational background reflects a blend of technical and managerial training that later supported his work in public service and business.
Career
He started his career as a teacher at a Technical School in Mubi, Adamawa State, in 1981. He later relocated to Taraba State in 1992, where he worked in the state Ministry of Works and rose to the rank of Assistant Director before leaving the civil service in 2002 and moving into business and politics.
Mamman was appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Power in August 2019 and remained in office until September 2021.
During his tenure, media reports described his achievements as limited, though he did take part in some regional and international power-sector engagements. His time in office was also widely criticized because progress in the electricity sector remained slow.
Personal Life
Publicly available information about Saleh Mamman’s spouse and children remains limited. He keeps his personal life private.
Controversies
Saleh Mamman’s most significant controversy centers on corruption allegations related to power-sector projects. He was accused of involvement in the diversion of billions of naira meant for federal infrastructure, and the case eventually led to his conviction in 2026 and a 75-year prison sentence.
