Effizzie Magazine Political Editor
By John Umeh
In a country where politics is often defined by old names and older games, Hon. Malin Okowa Daramola is rewriting the script—and she’s doing it in heels, with brains hotter than the Delta sun and a heart fierce enough to fight for every forgotten voice.
She’s not your typical politician. At just 34, Malin Okowa Daramola has defied the odds, rising from a modest background in Delta State to become one of the most formidable young lawmakers in the South-South. Armed with a Master’s degree in Public Policy and the grit of a thousand warriors, she’s turning whispers of hope into roaring policies.
But this isn’t just another political success story. This is a revolution in human skin. Malin’s entry into politics wasn’t funded by godfathers or oiled by dirty deals. She came in raw, real, and roaring—powered by the dreams of girls who were told they’re too soft for leadership and the youth who were told to “wait their turn.”
“They didn’t see me coming. But now they can’t unsee me.” — Hon. Malin Okowa Daramola
From advocating for women in construction and tech, to passing bills on youth empowerment and mental health awareness, Malin is blazing a trail through policy and patriarchy—without losing her grace or her grit.
Her office doesn’t just serve constituencies; it mentors them. Every Friday, her doors open to students, struggling entrepreneurs, and survivors of gender-based violence—offering grants, internships, and healing conversations.
And when asked why she works like the system owes her nothing, her answer is bold and simple:
“Because it doesn’t. And that’s exactly why I’m here—to build the system we all deserve.”
She’s the future dressed in fire.
She’s the pulse of a new Nigeria.
She’s Hon. Malin Okowa Daramola and she’s not slowing down.
Hon Marilyn Okowa Daramola
