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 | 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 |
Ibrahim Gaidam (born 15 September 1956) is a Nigerian politician and the current 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]
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.
- ^ Tolu-Kolawole, Deborah (16 August 2023). "Full list of ministers and designations". The Punch. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
- ^ "Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe State". Nigeria Governors Forum. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
- ^ Olanrewaju, Sulaimon; Olukoya, Olayinka (28 April 2011). "Gov Election: The winners are Ajimobi, Fashola, Amaechi, Amosun, Abdulfatah, Akpabio, Aliyu, Dakingari, Orji, Chime, Kwankwaso..." Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 30 April 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2011.