Abdullahi Idris Umar is a former Senator that represent Gombe Central constituency of

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. He assumed office on the 29 May 2007 under the People Democratic Party (PDP).

Early life and education

Umar was born on 28th, December 1959. He received his

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(LL.B Hon.) Degree. He preceded to the

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, Victoria Island, Lagos. He was appointed State Counsel to the Ministry Of Justice, Bauchi.

Political Carrier

*Member House of Representatives, Yamaltu deba 1999-2003 *Member House of Representatives, Yamaltu deba 2003-2007 *Senator Gombe central constituency, 2007-2011 *Minister of Transport, 2011-2015

References

1959 births Living people Nigerian Muslims People from Gombe State Peoples Democratic Party members of the Senate (Nigeria) 21st-century Nigerian politicians {{Nigeria-politician-stub