10 Key things to know About Tajudeen Abass The Speaker of the 10th Assembly

Honorable Tajudeen Abbas has been elected as the 10th National Assembly’s Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Tajudeen Abass hails from Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, Abbas secured an impressive total of 353 votes from the majority members of the House during the voting process held on Tuesday.

His victory came after a tough competition with Aminu Sani Jaji and Ahmed Idris Wase, both of whom garnered a mere 3 votes each. To familiarize oneself with Abbas, here are some essential details to note about him:

1. Dr. Abass was born in Kaduna State on October 1, 1963.
2. He belongs to the Zazzau Emirate and holds the esteemed title of Iyan Zazzau, denoting his royal lineage.
3. In 1988 and 1993, he obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration, respectively, from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna.
4. In 2010, he furthered his educational pursuits by successfully completing a doctorate degree in business management at Usman Danfodio University in Sokoto.
5. Between 1993 and 2001, he served as a lecturer at Kaduna State University (KASU).
6. From 2001 to 2005, Abbas worked as a Marketing Manager at the Nigerian Tobacco Distribution Company, presently known as the British-American Tobacco Company.
7. In 2010, Abass transitioned from the private sector and academia to venture into politics. His political journey began with his successful contest for the House of Representatives seat in 2011.
8. During the 8th assembly, from 2015 to 2019, he distinguished himself as a prolific legislator by sponsoring the highest number of bills. Remarkably, between 2019 and 2023, out of the 74 bills he sponsored, 21 were signed into law, setting a record.
9. Since 2015, Abbas has served on more than seven committees in the House, including those related to Commerce, Finance, Special Duties, Defence, Public Procurement, and National Planning and Economic Development.
10. Prior to his ascension as the Speaker, Abass held the position of House Committee Chairman for Land Transport. These key points shed light on Tajudeen Abass’s background, educational achievements, professional experiences, political career, legislative accomplishments, and committee involvements, providing an overview of his profile as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives.