Governors
All 36 state governors + FCT Minister
Verified against the Nigerian Governors' Forum and INEC records. 37 incumbents shown. Click any name for the full profile.
South West · 6 states
APC
Biodun Oyebanji
Governor of Ekiti
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Dapo Abiodun
Governor of Ogun
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Seyi Makinde
Governor of Oyo
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Ademola Adeleke
Governor of Osun
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa
Governor of Ondo
Term ends 2027-05-29
South East · 5 states
South South · 6 states
PDP
Umo Eno
Governor of Akwa Ibom
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Bassey Otu
Governor of Cross River
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Sheriff Oborevwori
Governor of Delta
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Siminalayi Fubara
Governor of Rivers
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Monday Okpebholo
Governor of Edo
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Douye Diri
Governor of Bayelsa
Term ends 2027-05-29
North Central · 7 states
PDP
Nyesom Wike
Governor of Federal Capital Territory
Term ends —
APC
Hyacinth Alia
Governor of Benue
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Mohammed Umar Bago
Governor of Niger
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Abdullahi Sule
Governor of Nasarawa
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Caleb Mutfwang
Governor of Plateau
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Ahmed Usman Ododo
Governor of Kogi
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Governor of Kwara
Term ends 2027-05-29
North West · 7 states
APC
Umar Namadi
Governor of Jigawa
Term ends 2027-05-29
NNPP
Abba Kabir Yusuf
Governor of Kano
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Ahmad Aliyu
Governor of Sokoto
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Dauda Lawal
Governor of Zamfara
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Nasir Idris
Governor of Kebbi
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Uba Sani
Governor of Kaduna
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Dikko Umaru Radda
Governor of Katsina
Term ends 2027-05-29
North East · 6 states
APC
Mai Mala Buni
Governor of Yobe
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
Governor of Gombe
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Bala Mohammed
Governor of Bauchi
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Agbu Kefas
Governor of Taraba
Term ends 2027-05-29
APC
Babagana Zulum
Governor of Borno
Term ends 2027-05-29
PDP
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
Governor of Adamawa
Term ends 2027-05-29
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Nigerian governors
How many governors are in Nigeria?
Nigeria has 36 governors - one for each state. The Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) has a minister appointed by the President, not an elected governor. Each governor serves a 4-year term, renewable once.
Who are the current governors of Nigeria's 36 states?
The complete list of all 36 Nigerian state governors is displayed on this page, grouped by geopolitical zone. All data verified against the Nigerian Governors' Forum and INEC records.
How many governors do we have in Nigeria and who are they?
Nigeria has 36 state governors across six geopolitical zones. The FCT (Abuja) has a minister, not a governor. The full list is above with parties and term dates.
What are the names of all 36 state governors in Nigeria?
All 36 Nigerian state governors for the current term are listed on this page, organized by geopolitical zone. Each entry shows the governor's name, party, state, and term end date.