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Senator David Umaru
Early Life Senator David Umaru was born on July 26, 1959 in Shiroro LGA of Niger state. In his early education, he attended the Methodist Primary and St. Paul’s College; both, of which are in Zaria. He obtained his IJMB from Bayero University Kano, his first degree (LLB) in Law from ABU Zaria in 1980, and graduated from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1981. He acquired several post-graduate certificates including International Law from International Law Institute Washington DC. Sen. Umaru is married to Tabitha and their Marriage is blessed with four children.

Personal interests The distinguished senator’s hobbies include reading, music, traveling and biking. He is fluent in several languages including English, French, Hausa, and his mother tongue, Gbagyi. He plays the Saxophone and Flute. He loves traditional music, classical music and jazz.

Career Since his discharge from the national youth service scheme in 1982, the distinguished senator has been engaged in legal practice and has served in various capacities both in the public and private sectors. Some of the positions and places wherein he has served include:


 * Higher Registrar, Niger State High Court of Justice, Minna.
 * In 1984, Sen. Umaru established his own Law Firm (Cosmic Chambers) which he has groomed to be one of the enviable Law firms in the country, the Cosmic Chambers, with offices in Abuja, Minna, Lagos, Kaduna and Bauchi.
 * Chairman, Niger State Election Petition Tribunal, Bida 1986/87.
 * Member, Presidential Committee on the Commercialization of Nigerian Ports Authority, Lagos, 1988/89.
 * Sani Mohammed Kuso & Co (Dendo Chambers), Kaduna & Minna.
 * Summit Chambers, Minna.
 * He is a Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC).
 * He is also a Fellow, Institute of Empowerment and Strategy.

Awards
 * He was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Divinity by the ECWA Theological and Seminary Jos, Plateau State on the 5th of December 2015.
 * Kwame Nkrumah Exemplary Leadership Award bestowed by the West African Student Union Parliament (WASUP).
 * Award of Excellence by Students' Solidarity Movement for Good Governance - North Central Zone in February 2011.
 * Merit Award by National Association of Gbagyi Students.