At the 8th and 9th Assemblies, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abass, PhD, Speaker of the House of Representatives dedicated himself quietly yet resolutely to his role as a lawmaker, striving to provide quality representation for his constituents in Zaira, Kaduna. He actively sponsored legislation and contributed meaningfully to national discourse, all while tirelessly strategizing ways to foster growth within the country. Little did he know, these sleepless nights and thoughtful efforts would later culminate in an extraordinary recognition: being appointed the Number 4 leader in Africa’s most populous nation, often referred to as the Giant of Africa.
A man of few words and gentle demeanor, Speaker Abbas emerged as a notable figure in the lower chamber, sponsoring the highest number of bills among his peers. His commitment to his constituents earned him a landslide victory in the 10th Assembly, supported by a broad coalition of lawmakers. Under his leadership, he has navigated the complexities of his role with finesse, professionalism, and a dedication to staying free of controversy, always aligning his work with constitutional mandates. Today, he is celebrated as one of Kaduna’s most beloved politicians, revered for his distinctive and impactful leadership style.
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On October 1st, the Zaria federal lawmaker marked his 60th birthday. Rather than indulging in extravagant celebrations or lavish parties in Abuja or Kaduna, Speaker Abbas chose to make this milestone significant through acts of service aimed at positively impacting the lives of others. He reached out to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and prison inmates, utilizing the support of his Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative), Dr. Chamberlain Dunku, to execute a plan that reflected his core values.
In a remarkable demonstration of compassion, Speaker Abbas sponsored examinations for prison inmates and worked towards the release of several individuals by paying their bail fees. At the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja, he provided registration fees for 100 inmates, enabling them to sit for the 2025 National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and National Examinations Council (NECO) tests—57 of these individuals will take the NABTEB examination while 43 will be registered for NECO.
Continuing his efforts in Zaria, on that same Wednesday, Speaker Abbas expended over N3 million on bail bonds, successfully securing the release of nine individuals from the Zaria Medium Correctional Centre. The beneficiaries included Ibrahim Dan’asabe (N240,000), Kabir Ibrahim (N180,000), Ibrahim Ahmed (N60,000), Haruna Musa (N350,000), Aliyu Tukur (N390,000), Prince Wadilor Wodu (N326,000), Mustapha Abubakar (N410,000), Sagir Sani (N685,000), and Shehu Abubakar (N440,000).
In addition to his efforts for the incarcerated, Speaker Abbas also donated food items to the IDPs residing at the Kabusa Camp, providing over 1,000 bags of rice to help alleviate their plight during challenging times. His wife, Hajia Fatima Abbas-Tajudeen, complemented these efforts by generously donating N2 million to support the IDPs. Furthermore, both Dr. Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative), and Alhaji Ilyasu Balarabe, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), contributed N1 million each, further exemplifying a collective commitment to service and compassion in the community.
