Nigeria State Governors 2026
Complete list of all 35 state governors in Nigeria — names, party, state capital, deputy governor and inauguration date. Updated August 10, 2026.
Nigeria's 35 State Governors — 2026 Overview
Nigeria operates a federal system in which each of the 35 states is headed by an elected Executive Governor serving a four-year term, renewable once. Governors are elected on a joint ticket with their Deputy Governors.
Current party distribution: The APC governs 27 states (77%), The PDP governs 3 states (9%), The LP governs 1 state (3%), The APGA governs 1 state (3%), The NNPP governs 1 state (3%), The Accord governs 1 state (3%), The Allied Peoples Movement governs 1 state (3%). APC controls the most governorship seats with 27 states.
Inauguration breakdown: 20 governors were inaugurated in 2023; 8 governors were inaugurated in 2019; 3 governors were inaugurated in 2022; 2 governors were inaugurated in 2020; 2 governors were inaugurated in 2024. The most recently sworn-in governor is Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo (since 12 Nov 2024).
By geopolitical zone: South East (4 states), North East (6 states), South South (6 states), North Central (6 states), South West (6 states), North West (7 states). The North Central zone has the strongest APC presence with 6 states.
35 of 35 states have deputy governor data in this database. Each deputy governor is elected on the same ticket and assumes office constitutionally if the governor is unable to continue.
All 35 Deputy Governors in Nigeria 2026
Each Nigerian governor is elected on a joint ticket with a Deputy Governor who constitutionally assumes office if the governor dies, resigns or is impeached. 35 of 35 states have deputy governor data listed.
Governor Party Breakdown — 2026
Governors by Geopolitical Zone
Frequently Asked Questions — Nigeria Governors 2026
Nigeria has 35 sitting governors in 2026. 20 of them were inaugurated in 2023. The complete list with each governor's name, party, state capital and deputy is on this page, filterable by party and geopolitical zone.
The APC controls 27 states (77% of all states) in 2026. APC governors include: Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and others. APC is the party with the most governorship seats in Nigeria.
The PDP controls 3 states in 2026. PDP governors include: Sen. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Senator Douye Diri, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
Nigeria has 35 states each with a capital city and elected governor. Examples: Abia — capital Umuahia, Governor Dr. Alexander Chioma "Alex" Otti, OFR (LP); Adamawa — capital Yola, Governor Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (APC); Akwa Ibom — capital Uyo, Governor Pastor Umo Bassey Eno (APC). The complete table of all states, capitals and governors is on this page.
Nigeria has 35 deputy governors confirmed in this database. Each deputy governor is elected on the same ticket as the governor and constitutionally assumes office if the governor dies, resigns or is impeached. The full list of all deputy governors is in the section below.
Based on our records, Nigerian governors were inaugurated as follows: 20 governors in 2023, 8 governors in 2019, 3 governors in 2022, 2 governors in 2020, 2 governors in 2024. The longest-serving current governor took office on May 29, 2019. The most recently inaugurated governor assumed office on November 12, 2024.
The North Central zone has the highest concentration of APC governors with 6 states: Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau.
A Nigerian state governor serves a four-year term, renewable once for a maximum of two terms (eight years). Governors are elected by direct popular vote requiring an outright majority and at least 25% of votes in two-thirds of the state's LGAs. Of Nigeria's current 35 governors, 7 have terms ending in 2027.