Adamu Atta
Adamu Atta | |
|---|---|
| Governor, Kwara State, Nigeria | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Sunday Ifere |
| Succeeded by | Cornelius Adebayo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1927 Okene, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Died | May 1, 2014 (aged 86) Abuja, Nigeria |
| Spouse | Mrs Rose Atta |
| Relations | The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland HRM Ado Ibrahim |
| Children | AbdulAzeez Adamu Atta, Saratu Atta, Ibrahim Atta |
| Residence(s) | Adamu Atta Residence, Adamu Atta road, Kuroko, Adavi LGA, Kogi State |
| Occupation | Civil Servant cum Politician |
| Profession | Law |
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).