Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi
Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi | |
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| Born | April 21, 1968 Uke, Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Legal professional, politician |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Known for | Minister of Environment (2022–2023), Minister of State for Science and Technology |
Mohammed Hassan Abdullahi (born 21 April 1968) is a Nigerian legal professional and political figure. In April 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed him as the Minister of Environment, transitioning from his previous role as Minister of State in the Ministry of Science and Technology. He maintained the environment ministerial position until May 2023. Prior to these federal appointments, Abdullahi served as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Nasarawa State, and also held the office of Secretary to the State Government (SSG). He is qualified as a solicitor and advocate before the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Early life and education
Abdullahi was born in Uke, within the Karu local government area of Nasarawa State. His early education took place at Central Primary School, Uke (1973–1979), followed by Government Secondary School, Uke (1979–1984), where he earned both the West African School Certificate and the General Certificate of Education. In 1990, he graduated with a Combined Honours Bachelor of Laws degree specializing in Common and Sharia Law from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. The following year, after completing his studies at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos, he was called to the Nigerian Bar. His National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was completed in Enugu State with Mssrs Ukpabi, Ukpabi & Co., a legal practice.
Career
Abdullahi commenced his legal profession in 1993 as an Associate Attorney at Messrs Ola Olanipekun & Co. (Prime Chambers). He is also the founding partner of Tafida Chambers (operating as Messrs Hammart & CO. Solicitors/Advocates) based in Abuja. Between 2006 and 2011, he held the position of vice president responsible for Administrative and Regulatory matters at Intercell Tech. Limited, while simultaneously acting as company secretary and legal adviser for Transnational Corporation of Nigeria, Lagos. From 2000 to 2002, Abdullahi served as Deputy General Manager and company secretary at Nasarawa Investment & Property Development Company. Earlier in his career, in 1996, he was chairman of Karu local government.
Governor Abdullahi Adamu appointed him to the Nasarawa State Executive Council where he fulfilled duties as Attorney General, Commissioner for Justice, and Special Adviser between 2003 and 2005. Recognized for his integrity-driven leadership style, Abdullahi was later designated Secretary to the State Government by Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, a role he held from 2017 until 2019 before advancing to membership in President Muhammadu Buhari’s Federal Executive Council.
During his ministerial vetting at the Senate, some senators recommended a streamlined evaluation process due to his extensive experience in state governance. He responded to inquiries concerning issues such as women’s empowerment and national security prior to receiving confirmation. Following this process, he was appointed Minister of State for Science and Technology by President Buhari and subsequently elevated to Minister of Environment in April 2022.