Joshua M. Lidani | |
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National Senator | |
In office 2011–2015 | |
Constituency | Gombe South |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 October 1957 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
Profession | Legal practitioner,politician |
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