State Governors and their Deputies are those that are democratically elected to run the affairs of their states. Beyond the constitutional provision of roles and responsibilities of governors, it is certain that the extent that each governor succeeds in performing his or her roles and responsibilities will depend on the quality of programs articulated, the committed professional team available to such governor beyond the existing bureaucracy, the degree and quality of leadership available, applicable manifesto of the political party in power that is not mostly in existence, the integrity and drive behind the total leadership.
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- All civilian State Governors and their Deputies from 1st October, 1979 to 31 December, 1983; 2nd January, 1992 to November 18, 1993 and 29th May, 1999 till.
- The functions of State Governors and their Deputies as articulated in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- The Political party(ies) and numbers of their Deputies during their stay in office.
- How and why some State Governors and their Deputies or deputy left office and
- Some Deputy Governors that were fortunate to become GOVERNOR, among others.
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In the Nigerian national polity, GOVERNORS are the chief executives of their states, Chief security and Law officer. The roles of governors and all other organs of government conferred with Executive Powers are provided under chapter 10, sections 13 to 18 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and broadly stipulates the followings:
• Promotion of democracy and social justice in the state.
• Promotion of security and welfare of citizens as the primary purpose of government.
• Promotion of the participation of the people in their governance and in accordance with the constitution.
• Promotion of inclusive governance that embrace diverse sections of the citizens and that respect their cultural diversity and belief systems.
• Promotion of integration of all peoples of the state, devoid of any form of discrimination.
• Provision of adequate facilities, goods and services that improve the well being of all citizens.
• Elimination of all forms of corrupt practices and abuse of power.
• Promotion of State economy and efficiency in such a manner as to secure maximum welfare, freedom and happiness of all citizens.
• Promotion of planned and balanced economy to ensure equity in the distribution of resources to all citizens and the decentralization of the means of production and exchange in the control of many citizens.
• Provision of adequate shelter, food, resources, wages, education and health facilities to all citizens including those with special needs.
• Provision of easily accessible independent and impartial court of Justice, among others.
What are Deputy Governor for?
The Deputy Governor the second citizen of a state, just like the Vice President is the second citizen of the nation. But unlike the Vice President of Nigeria who has been performing wonderfully even while the President is in the country, it is not so at the States levels. Though the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states that the duties of Governors and their Deputies clearly. However, it is not followed accordingly.
Again, the State Governors is the second highest ranking official in the State Executive branch besides the Governor. The Constitution of 1999 requires that the gubernatorial nominee of a party select his or her Deputy Governor or running mate after the primary election. The roles of Deputy Governor are : assisting the Governor, replace him or her in case of death, resignation, removal, impeachment, absence or incapacity as a result of illness or injury.
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Comprehensive List of Pasts and Present Civilian State Governors and Their Deputies in Nigeria
FORMAT
State
Date
Governor’s Name/ Party
Deputy Governor(s) Name(s)
ABIA STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov.,1993
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu – NRC
• Clement Nwankwo
(2) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Orji Uzor Kalu – APP / APC
• Eyinnaya Abaribe
He was removed on ground of political misunderstanding.
• Chima Nwafor
Removed on ground of disloyalty.
• Eric Acho Nwakamma
(3) 29 May, 2007 – 29 May, 2015
Theodore A. Orji – PPA
• Eric Acho Nwakamma
• Sir Emeka Ananaba
(4) 29 May, 2015 till date
Okezie Ikpeazu – PDP
Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu
ADAMAWA STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 27 Aug., 1991 – 2 Jan., 1992
Wilson Rajil Sabiya
(Civilian Administrator)
(2) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov., 1993
Alhaji Sale Michika – NRC
• Mr. Lynn Nathan
(3) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Boni Haruna – PDP
• Alhaji Bello Tukur
(4) 29 May, 2007 – 26 Feb., 2008
Murtala Nyako PDP
• Bala James Ngillari
(5) 27 Feb., 2008 – 29 Apr., 2008
Rt. Hon. James Shuaibu Barka
(Acting Governor)
(6) 29 Apr., 2008 – 15 Jul., 2014
Murtala Nyako PDP/ APC
• Bala James Ngillari
(7) 15 Jul., 2014 – 1 Oct., 2014
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri PDP
(Acting Governor)
He was removed by Supreme Court which ordered the reinstatement of Bala James Ngillari as the Governor of the State.
(8) 29 May, 2015 till date
Alhaji Bindo Jibrila APC
• Engr. Martins Babale.
AKWA IBOM
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov., 1993
Akpan Isemin Obong – NRC
• Semin Etim Okpoyo
(2) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Victor Attah – PDP
• Christopher Obong Stephen Ekpeyong
He was hurriedly impeached by the State House of Assembly and his impeachment was later overturned after 7 days and he later resigned.
(3) 29 May, 2009 – 29 May, 2015
Godswill Obot Akpabio – PDP
•Engr. Patrick Ekpotu
• Mr. Nsima Ekere
He resigned on personal ground.
• Mrs. Valerie Ebe
(4) 29 May 2015 till date
Udom Gabriel Emmanuel – PDP
• Moses Frank Ekpo.
ANAMBRA STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 1 Oct., 1979 – 31 Sept., 1983
Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo – NPP
• Chief Roy Umenyi
(2) 2 Oct., 1983 – 31 Dec., 1983
Christian C. Onoh, NPN
• Barrister Ozoemena Onyali
(3) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov., 1993
Chukwuemeka Ezeife SDP
• Dr. Chidi Mwike
(4) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2003
Clement Chinwoke Mbadinuju PDP
• Prince Chinedu Emeka
(5) 29 May 2003 – 17 Mar., 2006
Dr. Chris Ngige PDP
• Mr. Ugochukwu Nwanko
He was removed on 22nd January, ,2004.
• Dr. Okey Udeh
(6) 17 Mar., 2006 – 3 Nov. ,2006
Peter Obi – APGA
Mrs. Virginia N. Etiaba
(7) 3 Nov., 2006 – 9 Feb., 2007
Mrs. Virginia N. Etiaba APGA
She became the Acting State Governor when Peter Obi was impeached by the State House of Assembly for alleged gross miss conduct. Virginia Etiaba later transferred power to Peter Obi when his impeachment was nulified by the Court of Law.
(8) 27 May, 2007 – 14 Jun., 2007
Emmanuel Namdi Uba PDP
He was removed by the judgment of the Supreme Court. He governed the state for 14 days.
(9) 9 Feb, 2007 – 16 Mar., 2007
Peter Obi – APGA
• Mrs. Virginia N. Etiaba
• Engr. Emeka Sibeudu
(10) 16 Nov., 2013 till date
Willie Maduabuchukwu Obiano APGA
• Engr. Emeka Sibeudu
• Dr. Nkem Okeke
He was appointed on 17 Mar., 2014.
BAUCHI STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Ahmed Adamu Mua’zu PDP
• Alhaji Abdulmalik Mahmoud
(2) 29 May, 2007 – 29 May, 2015
Mallam Isa Yuguda ANPP/ PDP
• Alhaji Muhammed Garba Gadi
He was impeached because he failed to decamped with the Governor to PDP on August 2009.
• Babayo Garba Gamawa
He became the Deputy Governor when Garba Gadi was impeached. He functioned both as the State Deputy Governor and Speaker of the State House of Assembly.
(3) 29 May, 2015 – 29 May, 2019
Muhammed Abdullahi Abubakar APC
• Nuhu Gidado
• Mr. Audi Sule Katagum
(4) 29 May, 2019 till date.
Barrister Jibrin Bala Mohammed PDP
• Senator Baba Tela.
BAYELSA STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 29 May, 1999 – 8 Dec., 2005
Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha – PDP
•Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
(2) 8 Dec., 2005 – 29 May, 2007
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan – PDP
He became the State Governor after the impeachment of Alameiseigha.
• Barrister Peremobowie Ebebi
(3) 29 May, 2007 – 16 Apr. 2008
Timipre Sylvia – PDP
• Barrister Peremobowei Ebebi
(4) Apr. 16, 2008 – May 27, 2008
Werinipre Seibarugo – PDP
He became the Acting Governor after the nulification of Sylvia election by the Court of Law.
(5) 27 May, 2008 – 27 Jan., 2012
Timpre Sylvia – PDP
He was re – elected as the State Governor.
• Barrister Peremobowei Ebebi
• Rt. Hon. Werinipre Seibarugo
(6) 27 Jan., 2012 – 14 Feb., 2012
Rt. Hon. Nestor k. Binabo
He became the State Acting Governor after the nulification of Sylvia election by the Supreme Court.
(7) 14 Feb.,2012 – 14 Feb., 2020
Seriake Henry Dickson – PDP
• Gboribiogha John Jonah
(8) 14 Feb., 2020 till date
** Duoye Diri – PDP
• Lawrence Ewuhrudjakpo
** The gubernatorial election was won by Chief David Lyon, APC. He was prevented from being sworn in by the court as the State Governor’s because his running mate (Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieyo) was alleged to had forged his certificate(s).
BENUE STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 1 Oct., 1979 – 31 Dec., 1983
Aper Aku – NPN
*Mr. Isah Odoma
(2) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
George Akume PDP
• Prince Ogiri Ajene
(3) 29 May, 2007 – 29 May, 2015
Gabriel Toruwa Suswan PDP
• Chief Stephen Lawani
(4) 29 May, 2015 till date
Samuel Ortom APC / PDP
• Engr. Benson Abonu
BORNO STATE :
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 1 Oct., 1979 – 31 Sept., 1983
Alhaji Muhammed Goni, GNPP
• Alhaji Ibrahim Anas
(2) 1 Oct., 1983 – 31 Dec., 1983
Asheik Jarma
•
(3) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov., 1993
Ma’aji Lawan – SDP
• Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia
(4) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2003
Alhaji Mala Kachalla APP/ ANPP / AD
•
(5) 29 May, 2003 – 29 May, 2011
Alhaji Ali Modu Sherrif – ANPP
• Adamu Shettima Yuguda Dibal
(6) 29 May, 2011 – 29 May, 2019
Kashim Shettima – ANPP
• Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha
He died on 15th August, 2015.
• Hon. Usman Mamman Durkwa
(7) 29 May, 2019 till date
Prof. Babagana Umaru Zulumi – APC
Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur
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CROSS RIVER
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 1 Oct., 1979 – 31 Sept., 1983
Clement Using – NPN
• Dr. Mathias Ofoboche
(2) 1 Oct., 1983 – 31 Dec., 1983
Donald Etibet – NPN
• Mr. Fidelis Ikogo Nnang
(3) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov., 1993
Clement Ebri – NRC
• Mrs. Cecilia Ekpeyong
(4) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Donald Duke – PDP
• Chief John Oyom Okpa
• Dr. Walter Eneji
(5) 29 May 2007 – 29 May, 2015
Liyel Imoke – PDP
• Efiok Cobham
(6) 29 May, 2015 til date
Benedict Ayade – PDP
• Prof. Ivara Esu
DELTA STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov., 1993
Felix Ovudoroye Ibru – SDP
• Simeon Ebonka
(2) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Chief James Onanefe Ibori – PDP
• Benjamin Elue
(3) 29 May, 2009 – 29 May, 2015
Emmanuel Eweka Uduaghan – PDP
• Prof. Amos Utuama
(4) 29 May, 2015 till date
Ifeanyi Okowa – PDP
• Barrister Kingsley Burutu Otuaro.
EBONYI STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Dr. Sam Ominyi Egwu – PDP
• Dr. Emmanuel Isu
• Dr. Chigozie Ogbu
(2) 29 May, 2007 – 29 May, 2015
Martin Elechi – PDP
• Dave Umahi
(3) 29 May, 2015 till date
Dave Umahi – PDP / APC.
• Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe.
EDO STATE
(1) 1st Oct., 1979 – 31st Dec., 1983
Ambrose Folorunsho Alli – UPN
• Chief Demas Akpore.
(2) 1st Oct. 1983 – 31st Dec., 1983
Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia – NPN
• Chief Ray Inije
(3) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov., 1993
Chief John Odiegie Oyegun – SDP
• Rev. Peter Obada
(4) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion – PDP
• Chief Mike Aiyegbeni Oghiadomhe
(5) 29 May, 2007 – 11 Nov., 2008
Osereimen A. Osunbor – PDP
• Lucky Imasuen
(6) 11 Nov., 2008 – 11 Nov., 2016
Comrade Adam Aliyu Oshiomole ACN / APC
• Dr. Pius Odubu
(7) 11 Nov., 2016 till date
Godwin Obaseki APC / PDP
• Philip Shuiabu
EKITI STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 29 May, 199 – 29 May, 2003
Niyi Adebayo – AD
• Chief Olatunde Alabi
(2) 29 May 2003 – 16 Oct. 2006
Ayo Peter Fayose – PDP
• Mrs. Abiodun Olujimi
(3) 16 Oct. 2006 – 18 Oct., 2006
Rt. Hon. Friday Aderemi
He became the State Acting Governor after Ayo Fayose impeachment.
(4) 18 Oct., 2006 – 27 April, 2007
Brigadier Adetunji Olurin (rtd)
(Administrator)
(5) 27 April, 2007 – 29 May, 2007
Tope Ademiluyi – PDP
(6) 29 May, 2007 – 15 Oct., 2010
Segun Oni
• Dr. Sikiru Tae Lawal
(7) 16 Oct., 2010 – 16 Oct., 2014
Dr. Kayode Fayemi
• Mrs. Funmilayo Olayinka
Died on April 6th, 2013.
• Prof.(Mrs.) Modupe Adelabu
(8) 16 Oct., 2014 – 16 Oct., 2018
Ayodele Peter Fayose – PDP
• Prof. Kolapo Olusola
(9) 16 Oct., 2018 till date
Kayode Fayemi – APC
• Otunba (Mrs.) Bisi Egbeyemi
ENUGU STATE
State Governors and Their Deputies
(1) 2 Jan., 1992 – 17 Nov., 1993
Okwesilieze Nwodo NRC
• Dr. Icha Ituma
(2) 29 May, 1999 – 29 May, 2007
Chimaroke Nnamani – PDP
•Chief Okechukwu Itanyi
(3) 29 May, 2007 – 29 May, 2015
Sullivan Chime – PDP
• Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi
He was impeached on August 26, 2014.
• Rev. Raphael Ifeanyichukwu Nwoye
(4) 29 May, 2015 till date.
Ifeanyi Ugwanyi – PDP
• Mrs. Lolo Cecelia Ezello