Maryam Nnafatima Imam

Maryam Nnafatima Imam is a Nigerian politician and public administrator serving as Commissioner for Social Development in Kwara State. She previously served as Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state government.

Early life and education Maryam Nnafatima Imam is from Tsaragi Ward III in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. She holds a Ph.D. and has an academic background that supports her work in governance and development policy.

In 2025, she was nominated by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as Commissioner in Kwara State and later confirmed by the State House of Assembly after screening. She was subsequently sworn in as Commissioner for Social Development

As Commissioner for Social Development, she oversees policies targeting vulnerable groups, including women, children, and elderly citizens. Her ministry also supports social welfare programs and community development initiatives in Kwara State.