Audu Idris Umar

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.

Early life and education

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

Political career

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