Upon completion of the NYSC programme in 1994, after bagging a Bachelor of Law (LLB Hons) degree from the University of Jos in 1992 and a Masters (LLM) in International Commercial Law at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen in Scotland, Yakubu Dogara went into private legal practice. In 2005, he started his career in the public service when he was appointed Special Assistant to the Minister of State for Transport. He held this position until 2006 when he decided to contest to represent the Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa-Balewa constituency at the Federal House of Representatives. His bid proved successful and he has been a member of the House since 2007.

In June 2015, Dogara won a most-keenly contested election to become the Speaker of the House of Representatives. His legislative interests include tenancy, regulating monopolies, company law, and intellectual property. He has sponsored many bills and undertaken several assignments in the course of his stewardship as a lawmaker.

Hon Yakubu Dogara spoke at the 2018 RCGG TEAP Teens Career Conference on 20 Years for just 115 Seconds

Usain Bolt who won nine gold medals in three consecutive Olympic Games, amassing stupendous fame and fortune in from the entire process that lasted not more 115 seconds, expended 20 years of hard work and rigorous preparations to attain the feat.

Hard work, Self-Disciple and Sacrifice will move your Dreams to Reality!