Haman Adama

Haman Adama, formerly known as Halimatou Mahonde from Garoua (1950 – 29 April 2024), was a Cameroonian politician who served as Minister of Education from 2004 to 2009.^[1]

Haman Adama
Adama in 2016
Minister of Education
In office 2004–2009
Personal details
Born	Halimatou Mahonde 1950 (1950) Garoua, French Cameroon
Died	29 April 2024(2024-04-29) (aged 73–74) Yaoundé
Education	National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM)
Occupation	Politician

Born in 1950,^[2] Adama originally hailed from the Bénoué department. She received her training at the National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM). She joined the government on 18 March 2000, as the Secretary of State for National Education. Later, she held the position of Minister of Basic Education from 8 August 2004 to 30 June 2009.^[1]

Adama died on 29 April 2024.^[3]