Hailing from Nigeria, Dada's policy focus is on human security as a multilevel and collaborative approach for the promotion of security and socio-economic advancement in his home country. He has served as a Special Assistant to the Governor of Kaduna State since 2021, working in critical sectors like local government administration, education, and public procurement. He has made significant contributions to Kaduna State's overall growth and development, implementing transformative ideas and policies. At the Kaduna State Public Procurement Authority (KADPPA), he was actively involved in the economic empowerment of women through affirmative procurement, a UNWOMEN project in collaboration with AfDB and other strategic partners.

Dada has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Ibadan, and is a Fellow of Nigeria's first indigenous governance and public service-focused Fellowship- the Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship (KIF).

Dada is a Kaduna State Government Scholar.