Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin Daji is a Nigerian lawyer, public servant, and politician.
He currently serves as the Speaker of the 10th Niger State House of Assembly.
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he represents the Mariga Local Government Constituency in Niger State.
Early Life and Education
Sarkin Daji was born in Kontagora, Niger State, Nigeria.
He began his education at Mustapha Comprehensive School and obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate in 2001.
Academic Qualifications:
- Diploma in Law – Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi (2004)
- LL.B – Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto (2010)
- Called to the Nigerian Bar – Nigerian Law School, Enugu (2011)
- Master’s Degree in International Studies and Diplomacy – Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (2020)
Legal and Political Career
After being called to the Bar, Sarkin Daji:
- Completed his National Youth Service (NYSC) at a law firm as an Assistant Solicitor
- Worked as a Financial Legal Adviser and Estate Consultant
Political Career:
- 2016 – Elected Executive Chairman, Mariga Local Government Area
- 2019 – Appointed Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
- 2021 – Appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sport by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello
- 2023 – Elected to the Niger State House of Assembly
On June 13, 2023, he was unanimously elected as Speaker of the 10th Assembly.
Personal Life
He enjoys:
- Reading
- Mentoring
- Traveling
- Mediation
- Playing table tennis