Tajudeen Abbas
Speaker, House of Representatives
Biography
Tajudeen Abbas spent years as a university lecturer and businessman before winning a seat in the House of Representatives in 2011. In June 2023 he was elected Speaker of the 10th House with 353 of the 359 votes cast.
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- 1988
He studied at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1988 and a master’s degree in 1993, and later obtained a doctorate in business management from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, in 2010.
- 1993
He taught in higher education in Kaduna State between 1993 and 2001, then moved into the private sector as a marketing manager with a tobacco distribution company.
- 2011
Abbas was first elected to represent the Zaria Federal Constituency in 2011 and has been re-elected at every election since — a rare feat in a constituency known for changing its representatives.
- 2023
In June 2023 he was elected Speaker of the 10th House with 353 of the 359 votes cast.
- 2026
In May 2026 Abbas won the APC ticket unopposed to seek a fifth term in the House for the Zaria constituency.
Quick facts
Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
Tajudeen Abbas, elected on 13 June 2023.
Where is Tajudeen Abbas from?
Zaria, Kaduna State. He represents the Zaria Federal Constituency.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
360 — one for each federal constituency.
Which party is Tajudeen Abbas in?
The All Progressives Congress (APC).
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