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Joshua Moltobok Lidani

Joshua Moltobok Lidani

Former Senator, Gombe South (2011 – 2015)

Peoples Democratic Party Gombe State

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Bio Summary

Joshua M. Lidani (born 1 October 1957) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician from Gombe State who served as Senator for Gombe South from 2011 to 2015. Educated in law at Ahmadu Bello University, he began his career as a prosecutor before ascending to local government leadership and serving as Deputy Governor (2003–2007). Known for his legal acumen and administrative experience, he has switched party affiliation from the PDP to the APC, reflecting adaptive political alignment in Gombe State.

Education

  1. Primary: Demonstration Primary School, Kaltungo (1964–1970)
  2. Secondary: Government Secondary School, Kaltungo (1971–1975)
  3. Tertiary:
  4. Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1976–1979)
  5. Nigerian Law School (1979–1980), called to the Nigerian Bar.

Professional Background

  1. Began as a legal practitioner, serving as Counsel in the Ministry of Justice during his NYSC (1980–1981)
  2. Entered politics as Chairman of Kaltungo Local Government Area, Gombe State
  3. Became Deputy Governor of Gombe State (2003–2007), serving alongside Governor Abubakar Habu Hashidu