About Idris Garba
Born 1947. Idris Garba is a Nigerian politician.
Idris Garba was the Military Governor of Benue State from 1987 to 1988 and Governor of Kano State from 1989 to 1992.
Background Idris Garba was born in July 1947 in Gulu, Lapai Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State, Nigeria. He had a secondary education in the Nigerian Military School, Zaria 1963 - 1967.
Military training He entered the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1968. Col. Idris Garba enacted an edict which repealed previous laws and vested the Kano State Sports Council with the responsibilities of promoting and developing sports in the state.
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Who is Idris Garba?
Nigerian politician and army officer
When was Idris Garba born?
Idris Garba was born on 1 July 1947 in Lapai.
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Idris Garba is a politician.
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Idris Garba is Nigerian.
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