Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman

Dr. Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman
Ecowas Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Assumed office
January 2012
Minister of Women Affairs
In office
December 2008 – March 2010
Preceded bySaudatu Bungudu
Succeeded byJosephine Anenih
Personal details
Born
EducationLLB, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Master's degree in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science
ProfessionLawyer
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Dr. Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman is a Nigerian lawyer, public administrator, and business advisor. Hussaini has held two ministerial appointments within the Federal Government of Nigeria and served as a Commissioner at the ECOWAS Commission. From 2012 to 2016, she was the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, becoming the first woman to hold that position. She served as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria from 2021 until July 2025.