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). Early life and education Umar was born on 28th, December 1959. He received his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B Hon.) Degree. He preceded to the Nigerian Law School, 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