Joshua Molwoi Lidani
Former Deputy Governor, Gombe State (1999–2003)
All Progressives Congress Gombe State
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Joshua Molwoi Lidani is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Deputy Governor of Gombe State from 1999 to 2003 under the All Peoples Party (APP). A legal practitioner by training, he played a key role in establishing the foundational governance structures of the state in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. After his tenure as Deputy Governor, Lidani continued his political career and was later elected as Senator for Gombe South (2011–2019) under the PDP. Known for his legal expertise and calm leadership style, he is regarded as one of Gombe’s prominent political figures.
Education
- Primary and secondary education in Gombe State
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Barrister-at-Law (BL), Nigerian Law School, Lagos
Professional Background
- Practicing lawyer before entry into politics
- Senior advocate and legal consultant in Gombe State
- Deputy Governor of Gombe State (1999–2003) under Governor Abubakar Habu Hashidu
- Later served as Senator for Gombe South Senatorial District (2011–2019) on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)