Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur has been serving as deputy governor of borno state of Borno State since May 29, 2019, under the APC Party.
👤 About Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur
Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur serves as Deputy Governor of Borno State. He is known for administrative competence and loyalty to the administration’s reconstruction agenda.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur |
| Title / Role | Deputy Governor of Borno State |
| State | Borno State |
| Party | APC |
| Education | Public Administration & Political Experience |
| In office since | May 29, 2019 |
| Geopolitical zone | NE |
🏆 Key Achievements
Chairman, Nigerian Deputy Governors Forum (2026). Strong support to Governor Zulum on grassroots and LGA matters.
🏛 Role of the Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Borno State assists the governor in the executive administration of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the deputy governor is elected on the same ticket as the governor and constitutionally succeeds to the governorship if the governor is incapacitated, impeached, resigns or passes away.
Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur serves as deputy governor under Governor the Governor , having assumed office on May 29, 2019.