About ALHAJI AMINU ABUBAKAR SULEIMAN
MRICS, FNIQS, RQS, MAPM, ACIArb, CCArb
Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Suleiman is a distinguished Nigerian quantity surveyor, construction project management expert, infrastructure strategist, and development-oriented leader whose career spans over twenty-five years of impactful contributions to Nigeria’s engineering, power, and national infrastructure sectors. Widely respected for his professionalism, integrity, and visionary leadership, he has consistently demonstrated excellence in the delivery of complex, high-value projects and in advancing sustainable national development initiatives.
Born in the early 1970s in Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria, Aminu Abubakar Suleiman developed early values rooted in discipline, education, community responsibility, and service. His formative years shaped his enduring interest in governance, infrastructure development, and institutional reform, interests that would later define both his professional trajectory and public service engagements.
Education & Professional Profile
Academic & Executive Education
- Higher National Diploma (HND) in Quantity Surveying – Kaduna Polytechnic
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management – Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
- Master’s Degree in Construction Project Management – Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
- Postgraduate Certificate in Public Procurement Law & Policy – University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Diploma in Organizational Leadership – Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
- Executive & Advanced Professional Programs – Harvard Kennedy School and London Business School
Professional Experience & Leadership
- Principal Partner & Chief Executive Officer of CDP Partnership Limited, co-founded in 2008.
- Led landmark national projects including international airports in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu.
- Managed and supervised infrastructure projects valued at over USD 1 billion.
- Chairman of the Board, Kaduna Electric, providing strategic leadership across Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto States, including oversight of a 100MW solar power project.
- Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FNIQS); Member, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), UK.
- Member of APM, CIArb and PMI; also serves as RICS Assessor and Councillor in Nigeria.
Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Suleiman is a respected infrastructure professional, thought leader, and public figure whose leadership philosophy emphasizes transparency, accountability, prudent resource management, and inclusive growth. Through professional practice, public engagement, and mentorship, he continues to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s infrastructure development and socio-economic progress.
Vision and Core Ideals
QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman’s vision is rooted in equity, accountability, and progress.
His Key Ideals include:
Fair Power Rotation – Advocating Idah’s turn in leadership to ensure balanced representation in Kogi East.
Transparency and Good Governance – Promoting open, accountable leadership.
Youth Empowerment – Championing education, entrepreneurship, and skill development to harness youth potential.
Infrastructure and Job Creation – Driving economic growth through people-focused development.
Policy-Driven Representation – Ensuring decisions and legislation are based on research, data, and measurable outcomes.
A Leader with Integrity and Purpose
Beyond his professional achievements, QS Suleiman is widely admired for his humility, discipline, and dedication to community service. He embodies the ideals of a true servant-leader — one who listens, consults, and acts with sincerity.
His approach to politics is not about personal ambition but about restoring fairness and strengthening the bond among the people of Kogi East. He stands for a future where governance is people-oriented, transparent, and inclusive — where development reaches every ward, every youth, and every family.
Conclusion
Through his exceptional career, academic brilliance, and unshakable belief in fairness and justice, QS Aminu Abubakar Suleiman has established himself as a symbol of credible leadership. His story inspires a new vision for Kogi State — one built on competence, transparency, and the equitable participation of all.
With his wealth of experience and unwavering passion for public service, he continues to shape conversations on governance, leadership, and sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.