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Borno State Government Officials 2026

Complete list of Borno State officials — governor, deputy governor, senators, commissioners and key government appointees. Updated 2026.

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Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
Executive Governor, Borno State
APC · Since 2019
19Officials
12Commissioners
3Senators

🏅 Senators

3 of 3 senatorial districts

🏢 House of Assembly Leadership

1 officials

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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Borno State currently has 12 Commissioners, appointed by Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum. Each commissioner oversees a specific ministry or portfolio. They include Barr. Hauwa Abubakar, Hon. Bukar Mustapha Dalatu, Hon. Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe and others.
The current Governor of Borno State is Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum of the APC, in office since 2019. The Governor's office is located in Maiduguri.
The current Secretary to the Borno State Government (SSG) is Hon. Bukar Tijjani. The SSG coordinates government activities and serves as head of the state civil service administration.
Borno State has 3 Senators in the National Assembly, one for each of the state's senatorial districts. They are: Sen. Kaka Shehu Lawan, Sen. Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume.
The current Borno State Commissioner for Finance is Hon. Umar Lawan Dalorima (APC), appointed November -0001. The Commissioner for Finance oversees the state's budget, revenue, fiscal policy and financial management.
The current Borno State Commissioner for Health is Prof. Baba Mallam Gana (APC). The Commissioner for Health oversees the state's public hospitals, primary healthcare centres and health policy.
The current Commissioner for Education in Borno State is Hon. Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe (APC). The Commissioner for Education oversees public primary, secondary and technical schools in the state.
The Head of Service is the administrative head of the Borno State civil service. The office is responsible for personnel management, promotions, appointments, discipline and the welfare of civil servants across all ministries, departments and agencies of the Borno State Government.
Borno State currently has 19 listed government officials including 12 commissioners, 3 senators, 1 house of assembly leaders, a Deputy Governor, and Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum.