List of current state governors in Nigeria

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APC (21 states)
PDP (12 states)
APGA (1 state)
Labour (1 state)
NNPP (1 state) Nigeria Governors map with key.svg
Party affiliation of current Nigerian state governors:
   APC (21 states)
   PDP (12 states)
   APGA (1 state)
   Labour (1 state)
   NNPP (1 state)

Nigeria has 36 states that each elect a governor to serve as chief executive of the state government. The sole federal district, the Federal Capital Territory, is headed by a minister appointed by the president to oversee the administration. In the event of a vacancy, the governor is succeeded by the second-highest-ranking state official; the deputy governor.

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As of 12 November 2024, there are 21 states with APC governors, 12 states with PDP governors, 1 state each with APGA, Labour and NNPP governors.

The current gubernatorial term ends and new term begins in May for most states, two to three months after their election. Governors are elected for a term of four years (maximum of two terms).

All 36 governors are members of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, a non-partisan organization which represents states in discussions with the federal government. Other organizations for governors include the partisan Progressive Governors Forum and PDP Governors Forum.

Eligibility

Citizen of Nigeria by birth, at least 35 years of age, is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that political party are eligible for the office of Governor. The constitution limits state governors to only two four-year terms in office.

Oath of office

The Constitution of Nigeria specifies an oath of office for the State Governors of Nigeria:

Oath of Office of Governor of a State
I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as the Governor of ....... State, I will discharge my duty to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will exercise the authority vested in me as Governor so as not to impede or prejudice the authority lawfully vested in the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and so as not to endanger the continuance of Federal Government in Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifty Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favor, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Governor of ......... State, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Governor; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God.
Constitution of Nigeria, Seventh Schedule

List of current state governors

StateGovernorDeputy GovernorPartyTook officeTerm EndPast Leaders
Alex Otti Ikechukwu Emetu LP 2023 2027 List
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Kaletapwa Farauta PDP 2019 2027 List
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Umo Eno Akon Eyakenyi PDP 2023 2027 List
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Charles Soludo Onyeka Ibezim APGA 2022 2026 List
Bauchi State Bala Muhammed Auwal Jatau PDP 2019 2027 List
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Bayelsa State
Douye Diri Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo PDP 2020 [a] 2028 List
Benue State Hyacinth Alia Samuel Ode APC 2023 2027 List
Borno State Babagana Zulum Umar Usman Kadafur APC 2019 2027 List
Cross River State Bassey Otu Peter Odey APC 2023 2027 List
Delta State Sheriff Oborevwori Monday Onyeme PDP 2023 2027 List
Ebonyi State Francis Nwifuru Patricia Obila APC 2023 2027 List
Edo State Monday Okpebholo Dennis Idahosa APC 2024 2028 List
Ekiti State Biodun Oyebanji Monisade Afuye APC 2022 2026 List
Enugu State Peter Mbah Ifeanyi Ossai PDP 2023 2027 List
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Gombe State
Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya Manasseh Daniel Jatau APC 2019 2027 List
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Imo State
Hope Uzodinma Chinyere Ekomaru APC 2020 [b] 2028 List
Jigawa State Umar Namadi Aminu Usman APC 2023 2027 List
Kaduna State Uba Sani Hadiza Balarabe APC 2023 2027 List
Kano State Abba Kabir Yusuf Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo New Nigeria Peoples Party 2023 2027 List
Katsina State Dikko Umaru Radda Faruk Lawal Jobe APC 2023 2027 List
Kebbi State Nasir Idris Abubakar Umar Argungu APC 2023 2027 List
Kogi State Ahmed Usman Ododo Salifu Joel APC 2024 2028 List
Kwara State AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Kayode Alabi APC 2019 2027 List
Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu Femi Hamzat APC 2019 2027 List
Nasarawa State Abdullahi Sule Emmanuel Akabe APC 2019 2027 List
Niger State Mohammed Umar Bago Yakubu Garba APC 2023 2027 List
Ogun State Dapo Abiodun Noimot Salako-Oyedele APC 2019 2027 List
Ondo State Lucky Aiyedatiwa Olayide Adelami APC 2023 [c] 2025 List
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Osun State
Ademola Adeleke Kola Adewusi PDP 2022 2026 List
Oyo State Seyi Makinde Bayo Lawal PDP 2019 2027 List
Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang Josephine Piyo PDP 2023 2027 List
Rivers State Siminalayi Fubara Ngozi Odu PDP 2023 2027 List
Sokoto State Ahmad Aliyu Idris Muhammad Gobir APC 2023 2027 List
Taraba State Agbu Kefas Aminu Abdullahi Alkali PDP 2023 2027 List
Yobe State Mai Mala Buni Idi Barde Gubana APC 2019 2027 List
Zamfara State Dauda Lawal Mani Mallam Mummuni PDP 2023 2027 List
TerritoryMinisterMinister of StatePartyTook officeTerm EndPast leaders
Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure PDP 20232027 List

See also

Notes

  1. David Lyon of the APC was originally elected Governor; however, a February 2020 Supreme Court judgement disqualified Lyon and awarded the win to the PDP's Douye Diri. [1]
  2. Emeka Ihedioha of the PDP was originally elected Governor; however, a January 2020 Supreme Court judgement awarded the win to the APC's Hope Uzodinma after Ihedioha had governed for over seven months. [2]
  3. Lucky Aiyedatiwa became Governor on 27 December 2023, following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

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References

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  2. Adesomoju, Ade (14 January 2020). "Supreme Court voids Ihedioha's election, declares APC Uzodinma Imo governor". The Punch . Retrieved 9 June 2021.