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 (PDP).^[1]

Senator Abdullahi idris Umar
Senator for Gombe Central
In office 29 May 2007 – May 2011
Preceded by	Abubakar Mohammed
Succeeded by	Mohammed Danjuma Goje
Personal details
Born	(1959-12-28) 28 December 1959 (age 65) Gombe State, Nigeria
Political party	All Progressive Congress

Early life and education

Umar was born on 28 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

• 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]