The names of state governors in Nigeria are listed in the table below. Governors are chosen for a four-year term in office (maximum of two terms). The Federal Capital Territory is under the administration of a minister that the president appoints.
Candidates for the position of governor must be elected, citizens of Nigeria by birth, at least 35 years old, members of a registered political party, and sponsored candidates of that party. Only two four-year terms are allowed for governors of states under the Nigerian constitution.
OATH OF OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORS IN NIGERIA
The Nigerian Constitution establishes the following oath of office for state governors who won the election into their various offices:
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.
FULL LIST OF 36 STATES GOVERNORS IN NIGERIA & POLITICAL PARTIES (2023)
| State | Governor | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
| Abia | Okezie Ikpeazu | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Adamawa | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Akwa Ibom | Udom Emmanuel | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Anambra | Charles Soludo | All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) |
| Bauchi | Bala Mohammed | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Bayelsa | Duoye Diri | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Benue | Samuel Ortom | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Borno | Babagana Zulum | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Cross River | Ben Ayade | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Delta | Ifeanyi Okowa | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Ebonyi | Dave Umahi | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Edo | Godwin Obaseki | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Ekiti | Biodun Oyebanji | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Enugu | Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Gombe | Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Imo | Hope Uzodinma | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Jigawa | Muhammad Badaru Abubakar | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Kaduna | Nasir El-Rufai | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Kano | Abdullahi Ganduje | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Katsina | Aminu Bello Masari | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Kebbi | Atiku Bagudu | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Kogi | Yahaya Bello | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Kwara | Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Lagos | Babajide Sanwo-Olu | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Nasarawa | Abdullahi Sule | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Niger | Abubakar Sani Bello | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Ogun | Dapo Abiodun | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Ondo | Rotimi Akeredolu | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Osun | Ademola Adeleke | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Oyo | Seyi Makinde | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Plateau | Simon Lalong | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Rivers | Nyesom Wike | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Sokoto | Aminu Tambuwal | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Taraba | Darius Ishaku | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
| Yobe | Mai Mala Buni | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Zamfara | Bello Matawalle | People’s Democratic Party (PDP) |
According to INEC data, the following political parties are the affiliations of these governors:
All Progressives Congress (APC) controls 21 states
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) controls 14 states
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) controls 1 state
CONCLUSION
These state governors are recognized as the legitimate occupants of their various offices in the 36 states of the federation. The office of the governor is one of the most powerful political positions in the country and the number one citizen of the state. We would update this list of Nigeria’s 36 governors if there are any changes as elections hold in the country.
