Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has been serving as governor of ebonyi state of Ebonyi State since May 29, 2023, under the APC Party.
👤 About Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru
Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru is the current Governor of Ebonyi State under APC, sworn in on 29 May 2023. He previously served as Speaker of the State House of Assembly and focuses on infrastructure, education, health, and rural development.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru |
| Title / Role | Governor of Ebonyi State |
| State | Ebonyi State |
| Party | APC |
| Date of birth | January 1, 1975 (51 years old) |
| Education | Higher education in relevant fields |
| In office since | May 29, 2023 |
| Geopolitical zone | SE |
🏆 Key Achievements
Elected 2023. Former Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly. Leads People’s Charter of Needs agenda.
🏛 Role of the Governor of Ebonyi State
The Governor of Ebonyi State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.
Ebonyi State is part of the SE geopolitical zone, with Abakaliki as its capital. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru currently serves as governor since May 29, 2023.