Governor of Anambra State

For a list, see List of governors of Anambra State.

Governor of Anambra State
Flag of Anambra State of Nigeria
Incumbent Charles Soludo since March 2022
Government of Anambra State
Style	Governor (informal) His Excellency or Your Excellency (courtesy) [1]
Member of	Executive Council of Anambra State [2]
Reports to	President of Nigeria
Seat	Awka
Appointer	Popular vote [2]
Term length	Four years, renewable once consecutively [2]
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Nigeria
Inaugural holder	Jim Nwobodo
Formation	October 1979
Deputy	Deputy governor of Anambra State
Website	anambrastate.gov.ng

The governor of Anambra State is the head of government of Anambra State. The governor's responsibilities include making yearly "State of the State" addresses to the Anambra State House of Assembly, submitting an executive budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced. The current governor of Anambra State is Charles Soludo, who is serving his first elected term. He assumed the office on 17 March 2022, after Willie Obiano. He won election to full term in 2021.

Requirements to hold office

According to the Nigerian Constitution, a person who desires the be a governor shall: (1) be a citizen of Nigeria by birth (2) be of or above 35 years (3) be a member of a political party and the party sponsors him. ^[3]

Terms of office

Under Section 180 in Chapter 6 of the Nigerian Constitution, the governor serves a four-year term in office.

Oath of office

"I, [Governor's Name], do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and that I will, in the fulfillment of the office of Governor of Anambra State, follow the Constitution and other laws, acting rightfully and impartially for the sake of the citizens and the society. So help me God".

References

1. Akinpelu, Olusegun (17 December 2019). "From His Excellency to Mr Governor". This Day . Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
2. Article VI, Section II, Constitution of Nigeria, 1999
3. "Chapter 6. Part 2. Section 177. Qualification for election as Governor". Nigerian Constitution. 2014-03-29. Retrieved 2025-08-31.