Faruk Lawal Jobe
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Faruk Lawal Jobe has been serving as deputy governor of katsina state of Katsina State since May 29, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Faruk Lawal Jobe
Malam Faruk Lawal Jobe, a seasoned banker from Kankara LGA, serves as Deputy Governor. He brings expertise in public finance and economic planning.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Faruk Lawal Jobe |
| Title / Role | Deputy Governor of Katsina State |
| State | Katsina State |
| Party | APC |
| Education | Banking and finance qualifications (Ahmadu Bello University, University of Lagos) |
| In office since | May 29, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | NW |
🏆 Key Achievements
Deputy Governor since 2023; Former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning. Financial expert supporting economic policies.
🏛 Role of the Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Katsina 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.
Faruk Lawal Jobe serves as deputy governor under Governor the Governor , having assumed office on May 29, 2023.