Zubairu Dada

Ambassador Zubairu Dada is a prominent Nigerian politician, diplomat, and public servant. He is recognized for his significant contributions to public administration and diplomacy, particularly through his roles in federal government agencies and as a Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. **Early Life and Personal Details** Zubairu Dada was born on March 28, 1952. He is a Nigerian citizen and holds the traditional title of Makun Paiko. He is married with children and is known to enjoy recreational activities such as football, walking, lawn tennis, and golf. **Career and Public Service** Ambassador Dada’s career in public service spans several decades, marked by key roles in mass mobilization and foreign affairs. From 1993, he served as the Director of Mass Mobilization for Self Reliance, Social Justice, and Economic Recovery. He later rose to the position of Director at the National Orientation Agency (NOA), an agency responsible for communicating government policies, programs, and activities to the populace and mobilizing public support for them. **Major Achievements and Ministerial Role** In 2019, Zubairu Dada was appointed as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a position he held until the end of that administration's tenure. In this capacity, he contributed to Nigeria's diplomatic efforts, assisting the Minister of Foreign Affairs in overseeing the nation's foreign policy and international relations. He is highly regarded in professional circles and is a Fellow of both the Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (FNIPR).