Adamu Atta

Adamu Atta
Governor, Kwara State, Nigeria
In office
1979–1983
Preceded bySunday Ifere
Succeeded byCornelius Adebayo
Personal details
BornOctober 18, 1927
Okene, Kwara State, Nigeria
DiedMay 1, 2014(2014-05-01) (aged 86)
SpouseMrs Rose Atta
RelationsThe Ohinoyi of Ebiraland HRM Ado Ibrahim
ChildrenAbdulAzeez Adamu Atta, Saratu Atta, Ibrahim Atta
OccupationCivil Servant cum Politician
ProfessionLaw
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Alhaji Adamu Atta Listen (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).