QS 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.
He began his academic journey with a Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying from Kaduna Polytechnic, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. Driven by a commitment to global best practices and continuous professional development, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Construction Project Management from Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Procurement Law and Policy from the University of Nottingham, UK. He further enhanced his leadership capacity with a Diploma in Organizational Leadership from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, alongside executive education and advanced professional programs at prestigious institutions including Harvard Kennedy School and London Business School.
Professionally, Alhaji Aminu is the Principal Partner and Chief Executive Officer of CDP Partnership Limited, a leading quantity surveying and project management consultancy firm he co-founded in 2008. Under his leadership, the firm has grown into a respected force within Nigeria’s engineering, procurement, and construction sectors, delivering innovative solutions in cost management, procurement systems, and infrastructure planning.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has played pivotal roles in several landmark national projects, including the remodeling and rehabilitation of Nigeria’s major international airports in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu; the construction of the Damaturu International Cargo Airport; and the development of the multi-billion-naira Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Corporate Headquarters. Having managed and supervised projects collectively valued at over one billion dollars, he is widely regarded as a trusted expert in project delivery, cost engineering, contract administration, and institutional procurement systems.
Beyond consultancy practice, he currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Kaduna Electric, where he provides strategic leadership to strengthen power distribution across Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto States. Under his guidance, the organization has pursued major reforms and forward-looking initiatives, including the development of a 100MW solar power project aimed at improving energy reliability and advancing renewable power solutions.
Alhaji Aminu’s professional standing is reflected in his extensive affiliations. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FNIQS), a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), United Kingdom, and a registered Quantity Surveyor in Nigeria. He is also affiliated with the Association for Project Management, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and the Project Management Institute. Beyond membership, he serves as an Assessor and Councillor for aspiring RICS members in Nigeria, actively mentoring and shaping the next generation of construction and infrastructure professionals.
His influence extends into public service and democratic participation. He has contested in governorship and senatorial primaries and remains actively engaged in national conversations on infrastructure policy, energy reform, governance, youth empowerment, and economic development. Currently associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), he is regarded by supporters and colleagues as a principled, intellectually grounded, and development-focused political figure.
A devoted family man and respected thought leader, Alhaji Aminu Abubakar Suleiman embodies a rare blend of technical excellence, ethical leadership, and civic responsibility. His leadership philosophy emphasizes transparency, accountability, prudent resource management, and inclusive growth.
Through his professional achievements and public engagements, he continues to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s infrastructure advancement, institutional strengthening, and socio-economic progress.
Today, he stands not only as a man of remarkable titles and accomplishments, but as a symbol of humility, service, and visionary leadership, an individual whose legacy reflects dedication to excellence and unwavering commitment to national development.
