Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen is a humble prince of the ancient and historic Zazzau Emirate. He was born into the royal family of the Zazzau Emirate in Kaduna State. His ancestral origin is traced to Mallam Musa, the First Emir of Zazzau Kingdom, to Mall Tajo, his 7th son to Iyah Abdullahi and to Mall Tajo and to Abbas Tajudeen.
The Speaker holds the traditional title of Iyan Zazzau, making him the 17th in the Zazzau Emirate and 6th in hierarchy among the kingmakers of the Emirate.
October 1 every year is a special day for Nigerians, for it marks the country's independence anniversary. It is a double celebration for the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., whose birthday falls on the same day.
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