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).

Early life and education
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

 * 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