Abdul Malik is a local businessman who has a car maintenance business in Failsworth. He has been a Youth Worker in the Werneth area and has worked with voluntary organisations for over 30 years, including Oldham Race Equality Council, and the Werneth & Freehold Community Development Project.
Abdul says “In my work with young people from different backgrounds I have tried to encourage their interest in education and career development as well as their involvement in sports and other positive activities. I believe that equality and diversity must be at the centre of our objectives in developing our local neighbourhoods.
"I take an active interest in civic affairs in Oldham, and I want to improve the local facilities for all residents of the borough.”