The Nigerian Directory

1. Abia State:

• Governor: Alex Otti
• Deputy Governor: Ikechukwu Emetu
• Party: Labour Party (LP)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Created in 1991.
• Natural Resources: Crude oil, lead, zinc, limestone.
• Local Government Areas: 17, including Aba North, Umuahia, etc.

2. Adamawa State:

• Governor: Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
• Deputy Governor: Crowther Seth
• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Took Office: 2019
• Term End: 2023
• History: Formed in 1991 from part of Gongola State.
• Natural Resources: Bentonite, gypsum, kaolin, magnesite.
• Local Government Areas: 21, including Yola North, Mubi South, etc.

3. Akwa Ibom State:

• Governor: Umo Eno
• Deputy Governor: Not specified
• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Established in 1987 from Cross River State.
• Natural Resources: Oil and gas, clay, limestone, salt.
• Local Government Areas: 31, including Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, etc.

4. Anambra State:

• Governor: Charles Soludo
• Deputy Governor: Not specified
• Party: All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
• Took Office: 2022
• Term End: 2026
• History: Created in 1976 from East Central State.
• Natural Resources: Natural gas, crude oil, bauxite, ceramics.
• Local Government Areas: 21, including Awka North, Nnewi South, etc.

5. Bauchi State:

• Governor: Bala Mohammed
• Deputy Governor: Not specified
• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Took Office: 2019
• Term End: 2023
• History: Established in 1976 from North-Eastern State.
• Natural Resources: Gold, cassiterite, limestone, gypsum.
• Local Government Areas: 20, including Bauchi, Katagum, etc.

6. Bayelsa State:

• Governor: Douye Diri
• Deputy Governor: Not specified
• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Took Office: 2020
• Term End: 2024
• History: Created in 1996 from Rivers State.
• Natural Resources: Crude oil, natural gas, clay, gypsum.
• Local Government Areas: 8, including Yenagoa, Kolokuma/Opokuma, etc.

7. Benue State:

• Governor: Hyacinth Alia
• Deputy Governor: Not specified
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Formed in 1976 from Benue-Plateau State.
• Natural Resources: Limestone, gypsum, barite, lead.
• Local Government Areas: 23, including Makurdi, Gboko, etc.

8. Borno State:

• Governor: Babagana Zulum
• Deputy Governor: Not specified
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2019
• Term End: 2023
• History: Established in 1976 from North-Eastern State.
• Natural Resources: Clay, limestone, diatomite, gypsum.
• Local Government Areas: 27, including Maiduguri, Biu, etc

9. Cross rivers State

• Governor: Bassey Otu
• Deputy Governor: Peter Odey
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Created in 1976 from the former South-Eastern State.
• Natural Resources: Limestone, salt, clay, barite, granite.
• Local Government Areas: 18, including Calabar Municipal, Ikom, Ogoja.

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10. Delta State

• Governor: Sheriff Oborevwori
• Deputy Governor: Monday Onyeme
• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State.
• Natural Resources: Crude oil, natural gas, industrial clay, silica.
• Local Government Areas: 25, including Warri South, Asaba, Ughelli North.

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11.Ebonyi  State

• Governor: Francis Nwifuru
• Deputy Governor: Patricia Obila
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Established in 1996 from parts of Enugu and Abia States.
• Natural Resources: Salt, lead, zinc, limestone.
• Local Government Areas: 13, including Abakaliki, Afikpo North, Onicha.

12. Edo State

• Governor: Godwin Obaseki
• Deputy Governor: Philip Shaibu
• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Took Office: 2016
• Term End: 2024
• History: Formed in 1991 from the split of Bendel State.
• Natural Resources: Crude oil, natural gas, limestone, marble.
• Local Government Areas: 18, including Benin City, Esan West, Oredo.

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13. Ekiti State

• Governor: Biodun Oyebanji
• Deputy Governor: Monisade Afuye
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2022
• Term End: 2026
• History: Created in 1996 from Ondo State.
• Natural Resources: Granite, kaolin, clay, feldspar.
• Local Government Areas: 16, including Ado-Ekiti, Ikere, Oye.

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14.  Enugu State

• Governor: Peter Mbah
• Deputy Governor: Ifeanyi Ossai
• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Created in 1991 from old Anambra State.
• Natural Resources: Coal, limestone, clay, gypsum.
• Local Government Areas: 17, including Enugu East, Nsukka, Udi.

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15. Gombe State

• Governor: Inuwa Yahaya
• Deputy Governor: Manassah Daniel Jatau
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2019
• Term End: 2027
• History: Established in 1996 from Bauchi State.
• Natural Resources: Limestone, gypsum, uranium, coal.
• Local Government Areas: 11, including Gombe, Dukku, Kaltungo.

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16. Imo State

• Governor: Hope Uzodimma
• Deputy Governor: Placid Njoku
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2020
• Term End: 2028
• History: Created in 1976 from East Central State.
• Natural Resources: Crude oil, natural gas, lead, zinc.
• Local Government Areas: 27, including Owerri Municipal, Orlu, Okigwe.

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17. Jigawa State

• Governor: Umar Namadi
• Deputy Governor: Umar Namadi
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Created in 1991 from Kano State.
• Natural Resources: Gold, kaolin, silica, granite.
• Local Government Areas: 27, including Dutse, Hadejia, Gumel.

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18. Kaduna State

• Governor: Uba Sani
• Deputy Governor: Hadiza Balarabe
• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Created in 1967 from old Northern Region.
• Natural Resources: Gold, clay, tin, columbite.
• Local Government Areas: 23, including Kaduna North, Zaria, Kachia.

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19. Kano State

• Governor: Abba Kabir Yusuf
• Deputy Governor: Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo
• Party: New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
• Took Office: 2023
• Term End: 2027
• History: Created in 1967 from Northern Region.
• Natural Resources: Gold, granite, copper, limestone.
• Local Government Areas: 44, including Kano Municipal, Dala, Gwale.

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20. Katsina State

• Governor: Dikko Radda

• Deputy Governor: Faruk Lawal Jobe

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1987 from Kaduna State.

• Natural Resources: Kaolin, asbestos, salt, iron ore.

• Local Government Areas: 34, including Katsina, Daura, Funtua.

21. Kebbi State

• Governor: Nasir Idris

• Deputy Governor: Abubakar Umar Tafida

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1991 from Sokoto State.

• Natural Resources: Gold, limestone, gypsum, salt.

• Local Government Areas: 21, including Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, Yauri.

22. Kogi State

• Governor: Usman Ododo

• Deputy Governor: Joel Oyibo

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2024

• Term End: 2028

• History: Created in 1991 from Benue and Kwara States.

• Natural Resources: Coal, limestone, iron ore, marble.

• Local Government Areas: 21, including Lokoja, Okene, Idah.

23. Kwara State

• Governor: AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq

• Deputy Governor: Kayode Alabi

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2019

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1967 from Northern Region.

• Natural Resources: Gold, limestone, marble, feldspar.

• Local Government Areas: 16, including Ilorin East, Offa, Patigi.

24. Lagos State

• Governor: Babajide Sanwo-Olu

• Deputy Governor: Obafemi Hamzat

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2019

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1967 from Western Region.

• Natural Resources: Bitumen, glass sand, clay.

• Local Government Areas: 20, including Ikeja, Surulere, Ikorodu.

25. Nasarawa State

• Governor: Abdullahi Sule

• Deputy Governor: Emmanuel Akabe

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2019

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1996 from Plateau State.

• Natural Resources: Tin, columbite, barite, salt.

• Local Government Areas: 13, including Lafia, Akwanga, Keffi.

26. Niger State

• Governor: Umar Bago

• Deputy Governor: Yakubu Garba

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1976 from North-Western State.

• Natural Resources: Gold, limestone, granite, silica.

• Local Government Areas: 25, including Minna, Bida, Suleja.

27. Ogun State

• Governor: Dapo Abiodun

• Deputy Governor: Noimot Salako-Oyedele

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2019

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1976 from Western State.

• Natural Resources: Limestone, granite, phosphate, clay.

• Local Government Areas: 20, including Abeokuta South, Ijebu Ode, Sagamu.

28. Ondo State

• Governor: Lucky Aiyedatiwa

• Deputy Governor: Olayide Adelami

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2029

• History: Created in 1976 from Western State.

• Natural Resources: Bitumen, glass sand, kaolin, granite.

• Local Government Areas: 18, including Akure South, Owo, Ondo West.

29. Osun State

• Governor: Ademola Adeleke

• Deputy Governor: Kola Adewusi

• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

• Took Office: 2022

• Term End: 2026

• History: Created in 1991 from Oyo State.

• Natural Resources: Gold, granite, clay, limestone.

• Local Government Areas: 30, including Osogbo, Ife Central, Ilesa East.

30. Oyo State

• Governor: Seyi Makinde

• Deputy Governor: Bayo Lawal

• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

• Took Office: 2019

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1976 from Western State.

• Natural Resources: Marble, clay, aquamarine, limestone.

• Local Government Areas: 33, including Ibadan North, Ogbomosho, Ibarapa East.

31. Plateau State

• Governor: Caleb Mutfwang

• Deputy Governor: Josephine Piyo

• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1976 from Benue-Plateau State.

• Natural Resources: Tin, granite, feldspar, lead.

• Local Government Areas: 17, including Jos North, Barkin Ladi, Pankshin.

32. Rivers State

• Governor: Siminalayi Fubara

• Deputy Governor: Ngozi Odu

• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1967 from Eastern Region.

• Natural Resources: Crude oil, natural gas, clay, silica sand.

• Local Government Areas: 23, including Port Harcourt, Bonny, Eleme.

33. Sokoto State

• Governor: Ahmed Aliyu

• Deputy Governor: Idris Gobir

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1976 from North-Western State.

• Natural Resources: Gold, limestone, salt, phosphate.

• Local Government Areas: 23, including Sokoto North, Tambuwal, Gwadabawa.

34. Taraba State

• Governor: Agbu Kefas

• Deputy Governor: Aminu Alkali

• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1991 from Gongola State.

• Natural Resources: Marble, clay, salt, lead.

• Local Government Areas: 16, including Jalingo, Wukari, Gembu.

35. Yobe State

• Governor: Mai Mala Buni

• Deputy Governor: Idi Barde Gubana

• Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

• Took Office: 2019

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1991 from Borno State.

• Natural Resources: Gypsum, kaolin, limestone, potash.

• Local Government Areas: 17, including Damaturu, Potiskum, Nguru.

36. Zamfara State

• Governor: Dauda Lawal

• Deputy Governor: Mani Mallam Mummuni

• Party: People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

• Took Office: 2023

• Term End: 2027

• History: Created in 1996 from Sokoto State.

• Natural Resources: Gold, granite, limestone, quartz.

• Local Government Areas: 14, including Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Anka.