Ibrahim Gaidam
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Ibrahim Gaidam (born 15 September 1956) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the Minister of Police Affairs since 2023.[1] He previously served as senator representing the Yobe East senatorial district from 2019 to 2023,[2] and as governor of Yobe State from 2009 to 2019.[3]
Quick Facts Minister of Police Affairs, President ...
Ibrahim Gaidam | |
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Minister of Police Affairs | |
Assumed office 21 August 2023 | |
President | Bola Tinubu |
Minister of State | Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim |
Preceded by | Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi |
Senator for Yobe East | |
In office 11 June 2019 – 21 August 2023 | |
Preceded by | Bukar Abba Ibrahim |
Succeeded by | Musa Mustapha |
Governor of Yobe State | |
In office 27 January 2009 – 29 May 2019 | |
Deputy | Abubakar Ali |
Preceded by | Mamman Bello Ali |
Succeeded by | Mai Mala Buni |
Deputy Governor of Yobe State | |
In office 29 May 2007 – 27 January 2009 | |
Governor | Mamman Bello Ali |
Preceded by | Aliyu Sale Bagare |
Succeeded by | Abubakar Ali |
Personal details | |
Born | (1956-09-15) 15 September 1956 (age 67) Bukarti, Yunusari, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Yobe State, Nigeria) |
Political party | All Progressive Congress (since 2013) |
Other political affiliations | All Nigeria Peoples Party (before 2013) |
Occupation | Politician |
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Gaidam became governor of Yobe State following the death of Governor Mamman Bello Ali on 26 January 2009. He previously served as deputy to Ali from 2007 to 2009.