Adamu Atta

Alhaji Adamu Atta (October 18, 1927 – May 1, 2014) was the first civilian governor of the Nigerian Kwara State during the Second Republic, representing the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).

Adamu Atta
Governor, Kwara State, Nigeria
In office
1979–1983
Preceded bySunday Ifere
Succeeded byCornelius Adebayo
Personal details
Born(1927-10-18)October 18, 1927
Okene, Kwara State, Nigeria
DiedMay 1, 2014(2014-05-01) (aged 86)
Abuja, Nigeria
SpouseMrs Rose Atta
RelationsThe Ohinoyi of Ebiraland HRM Ado Ibrahim
ChildrenAbdulazeez Adamu Atta, Saratu Atta, Ibrahim Atta
ResidenceAdamu Atta Residence, Adamu Atta road, Kuroko, Adavi LGA, Kogi State
OccupationCivil Servant cum Politician
ProfessionLaw
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