Honourable Matazu, a pharmacist of repute, attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and has held several offices of responsibility among which are the following: Pharmacist in-charge, General Hospital Katsina [1982-83], Area Manager [North] Pfizer Products Ltd [1983 – 84]; CEO, Lafiya Pharm. Chemists, Katsina [1985 – date]; Chairman, Kankia LGA, Katsina [1988-89]; Chairman, Mubaira LGA, Katsina State [1989 – 90], Honourable member, Katsina State House of Assembly [1999 – 2003]; National President, National Parent-Teacher Association of Federal Unity Secondary Schools [2000 – 2004]. He is widely traveled and exposed to multiple skills, especially in strategy and policy formulation.