Mr. Adamu Atta is the Chief Executive, Matad Group Nigeria Ltd, an investment company with operations across Africa. He also sits on the Board of a number of first class companies. An astute business man with over two decade experience in financial management and consulting, he has developed an enviable portfolio of clients. His consultancy provides services for world-class companies such as Shell, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Company (NLNG), First Bank of Nigeria Plc. and Lafarge Plc. amongst others. 

His involvements also extend into projects for the World Bank, UNICEF, DFID and HYSON mainly in the areas of infrastructure, financial services, capacity building, hospitality and tourism, housing, transportation and logistics. His other interests include textile and garments, cement, food and beverage production. He has also served on various Committees in Oil and Gas and Textile sectors and was a pioneer member of the Nigerian Business Forum. He holds a B.A. in International Relations and Economics and an MA in Development Economics from the United States International University