List of governors of Kebbi State

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This is a list of Kebbi State administrators and Governors of Kebbi State. Kebbi State was formed on 27 August 1991, [1] when it was split off from Sokoto State.

NameTitleTook officeLeft officePartyNotes
Patrick Aziza [2] Administrator28 August 1991January 1992Military
Abubakar Musa GovernorJanuary 1992November 1993 NRC
Salihu Tunde Bello Administrator9 December 199322 August 1996Military
John Ubah Administrator22 August 1996August 1998Military
Samaila Bature Chamah [2] AdministratorAugust 1998May 1999Military
Adamu Aliero [3] Governor29 May 199929 May 2007 APP; ANPP
Usman Saidu Nasamu Dakingari Governor29 May 200729 May 2015 PDP
Aminu Musa Habib Jega Acting Governor24 February 201225 May 2012
Abubakar Atiku Bagudu [4] [5] Governor29 May 201529 May 2023 APC
Nasir Idris Governor29 May 2023Incumbent APC

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References

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