Abdullahi Idris Umar is a former Senator that represent Gombe Central constituency of Gombe State, Nigeria. He assumed office on the 29 May 2007 under the People Democratic Party (PDP).[1]

Senator Abdullahi idris Umar
Senator for Gombe Central
In office
29 May 2007 – May 2011
Preceded byAbubakar Mohammed
Succeeded byMohammed Danjuma Goje
Personal details
Born (1959-12-28) 28 December 1959 (age 64)
Gombe State, Nigeria
Political partyAll Progressive Congress

Early life and education edit

Umar was born on 28th, December 1959. He received his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hon.) Degree. He went to Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos. He was appointed State Counsel to the Ministry Of Justice, Bauchi.

Political career edit

  • 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[2][3][4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Sen. Audu Idris Umar". National Assembly of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
  2. ^ "Public offices held by Audu Idris Umar in Nigeria". citizensciencenigeria.org. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  3. ^ Tukur, Sani (23 January 2016). "Former Minister denies fleeing to Dubai, owning property there". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Abdullahi Idris Umar Archives". Tribune Online. Retrieved 26 October 2022.