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Abia State:

  • Governor: Alex Otti
    • Deputy Governor: Ikechukwu Emetu
    • 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.

Adamawa State:

  • Governor: Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
    • Deputy Governor: Kaletapwa Farauta
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
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  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Minerals, agriculture.
  • Local Government Areas: 21, including Yola, Mubi North, etc.

Akwa Ibom State:

  • Governor: Umo Eno
    • Deputy Governor: Akon Eyakenyi
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1987.
  • Natural Resources: Oil and gas, limestone, clay.
  • Local Government Areas: 31, including Uyo, Eket, etc.

Anambra State:

  • Governor: Charles Soludo
    • Deputy Governor: Onyeka Ibezim
    • Party: APGA
    • Took Office: 2022
    • Term End: 2026
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Crude oil, natural gas, bauxite.
  • Local Government Areas: 21, including Awka, Onitsha North, etc.

Bauchi State:

  • Governor: Bala Muhammed
    • Deputy Governor: Auwal Jatau
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Solid minerals, agriculture.
  • Local Government Areas: 20, including Bauchi, Azare, etc.

Bayelsa State:

  • Governor: Douye Diri
    • Deputy Governor: Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2020
    • Term End: 2024
  • History: Created in 1996.
  • Natural Resources: Oil and gas, palm oil, timber.
  • Local Government Areas: 8, including Yenagoa, Brass, etc.

Benue State:

  • Governor: Hyacinth Alia
    • Deputy Governor: Samuel Ode
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Agriculture, minerals.
  • Local Government Areas: 23, including Makurdi, Gboko, etc.

Borno State:

  • Governor: Babagana Zulum
    • Deputy Governor: Umar Usman Kadafur
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Gum arabic, limestone, gypsum.
  • Local Government Areas: 27, including Maiduguri, Biu, etc.

Cross River State:

  • Governor: Bassey Otu
    • Deputy Governor: Peter Odey
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1967.
  • Natural Resources: Oil and gas, limestone, tin.
  • Local Government Areas: 18, including Calabar, Ikom, etc.

Delta State:

  • Governor: Sheriff Oborevwori
    • Deputy Governor: Monday Onyeme
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Oil and gas, silica sand, kaolin.
  • Local Government Areas: 25, including Asaba, Warri, etc.

Ebonyi State:

  • Governor: Francis Nwifuru
    • Deputy Governor: Patricia Obila
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1996.
  • Natural Resources: Salt, lead, zinc, limestone.
  • Local Government Areas: 13, including Abakaliki, Afikpo North, etc.

Edo State:

  • Governor: Godwin Obaseki
    • Deputy Governor: Philip Shaibu
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2016
    • Term End: 2024
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Crude oil, limestone, rubber.
  • Local Government Areas: 18, including Benin City, Ekpoma, etc.

Ekiti State:

  • Governor: Biodun Oyebanji
    • Deputy Governor: Monisade Afuye
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2022
    • Term End: 2026
  • History: Created in 1996.
  • Natural Resources: Granite, kaolin, cassava.
  • Local Government Areas: 16, including Ado Ekiti, Ikere Ekiti, etc.

Enugu State:

  • Governor: Peter Mbah
    • Deputy Governor: Ifeanyi Ossai
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Coal, clay, limestone.
  • Local Government Areas: 17, including Enugu, Nsukka, etc.

Federal Capital Territory

  • Minister: Nyesom Wike
    • Minister of State: Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • Natural Resources: None
  • Local Government Areas: Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali


Gombe State:

  • Governor: Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
    • Deputy Governor: Manasseh Daniel Jatau
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1996.
  • Natural Resources: Gemstone, gypsum, limestone.
  • Local Government Areas: 11, including Gombe, Billiri, etc.

Imo State:

  • Governor: Hope Uzodinma
    • Deputy Governor: Placid Njoku
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2020
    • Term End: 2024
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Crude oil, natural gas, lead.
  • Local Government Areas: 27, including Owerri, Okigwe, etc.

Jigawa State:

  • Governor: Umar Namadi
    • Deputy Governor: Aminu Usman
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Agriculture, livestock.
  • Local Government Areas: 27, including Dutse, Hadejia, etc.

Kaduna State:

  • Governor: Uba Sani
    • Deputy Governor: Hadiza Balarabe
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1967.
  • Natural Resources: Cotton, ginger, serpentine.
  • Local Government Areas: 23, including Kaduna, Zaria, etc.

Kano State:

  • Governor: Abba Kabir Yusuf
    • Deputy Governor: Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo
    • Party: NNPP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1967.
  • Natural Resources: Agriculture, hides and skins.
  • Local Government Areas: 44, including Kano, Gwale, etc.

Katsina State:

  • Governor: Dikko Umaru Radda
    • Deputy Governor: Faruk Lawal Jobe
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1987.
  • Natural Resources: Kaolin, marlstone, gypsum.
  • Local Government Areas: 34, including Katsina, Daura, etc.

Kebbi State:

  • Governor: Nasir Idris
    • Deputy Governor: Abubakar Umar Argungu
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Agriculture, fishing.
  • Local Government Areas: 21, including Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, etc.

Kogi State:

  • Governor: Yahaya Bello
    • Deputy Governor: Edward Onoja
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2016
    • Term End: 2024
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Iron ore, limestone, granite.
  • Local Government Areas: 21, including Lokoja, Anyigba, etc.

Kwara State:

  • Governor: AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq
    • Deputy Governor: Kayode Alabi
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1967.
  • Natural Resources: Clay, granite, gold.
  • Local Government Areas: 16, including Ilorin, Offa, etc.

Lagos State:

  • Governor: Babajide Sanwo-Olu
    • Deputy Governor: Femi Hamzat
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1967.
  • Natural Resources: Bitumen, clay, glass sand.
  • Local Government Areas: 20, including Lagos Island, Alimosho, etc.

Nasarawa State:

  • Governor: Abdullahi Sule
    • Deputy Governor: Emmanuel Akabe
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1996.
  • Natural Resources: Salt, baryte, limestone.
  • Local Government Areas: 13, including Lafia, Karu, etc.

Niger State:

  • Governor: Mohammed Umar Bago
    • Deputy Governor: Yakubu Garba
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Zinc, lead, limestone.
  • Local Government Areas: 25, including Minna, Suleja, etc.

Ogun State:

  • Governor: Dapo Abiodun
    • Deputy Governor: Noimot Salako-Oyedele
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Limestone, granite, quartz.
  • Local Government Areas: 20, including Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, etc.

Ondo State:

  • Governor: Rotimi Akeredolu
    • Deputy Governor: Lucky Aiyedatiwa
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2017
    • Term End: 2025
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Bitumen, kaolin, oil and gas.
  • Local Government Areas: 18, including Akure, Owo, etc.

Osun State:

  • Governor: Ademola Adeleke
    • Deputy Governor: Kola Adewusi
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2022
    • Term End: 2026
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Gold, granite, talc.
  • Local Government Areas: 30, including Osogbo, Ilesa, etc.

Oyo State:

  • Governor: Seyi Makinde
    • Deputy Governor: Bayo Lawal
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Kaolin, aquamarine, granite.
  • Local Government Areas: 33, including Ibadan, Ogbomoso, etc.

Plateau State:

  • Governor: Caleb Mutfwang
    • Deputy Governor: Josephine Piyo
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Tin, columbite, marble.
  • Local Government Areas: 17, including Jos, Barkin Ladi, etc.

Rivers State:

  • Governor: Siminalayi Fubara
    • Deputy Governor: Ngozi Odu
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1967.
  • Natural Resources: Oil and gas, glass sand, clay.
  • Local Government Areas: 23, including Port Harcourt, Obio-Akpor, etc.

Sokoto State:

  • Governor: Ahmad Aliyu
    • Deputy Governor: Idris Muhammad Gobir
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1976.
  • Natural Resources: Kaolin, gold, gypsum.
  • Local Government Areas: 23, including Sokoto, Tambuwal, etc.

Taraba State:

  • Governor: Agbu Kefas
    • Deputy Governor: Aminu Abdullahi Alkali
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Arable land, marble, coal.
  • Local Government Areas: 16, including Jalingo, Wukari, etc.

Yobe State:

  • Governor: Mai Mala Buni
    • Deputy Governor: Idi Barde Gubana
    • Party: APC
    • Took Office: 2019
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1991.
  • Natural Resources: Gypsum, kaolin, limestone.
  • Local Government Areas: 17, including Damaturu, Potiskum, etc.

Zamfara State:

  • Governor: Dauda Lawal
    • Deputy Governor: Mani Mallam Mummuni
    • Party: PDP
    • Took Office: 2023
    • Term End: 2027
  • History: Created in 1996.
  • Natural Resources: Gold, cotton, millet.
  • Local Government Areas: 14, including Gusau, Kaura Namoda, etc.