She was sworn as attorney general[1] and Commissioner of Justice of Kaduna State on 12 July 2019[2] under the governance of Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai.
She obtained her degree from Ahmadu Bello University in 1987, and later attended the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos.
[5] Dikko began her career as a trainee officer in the legal department of Habib Bank Limited.
She later joined the private sector, becoming the principal partner of the Messrs Dikko, Khalil & Co (Barristers and Solicitors) law firm.
She was appointed by the Governor of Kaduna State as the senior special assistant on legal matters at the public service.