Ibrahim Gaidam
Ibrahim Gaidam (born 15 September 1956) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the Minister of Police Affairs since 2023. He previously served as senator representing the Yobe East senatorial district from 2019 to 2023, and as governor of Yobe State from 2009 to 2019.
Ibrahim Gaidam | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15 September 1956 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 |
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.
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