Governors of Borno State
Complete list of all 19 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 19 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Borno State (2026)
Babagana Umara Zulum
Governor of Borno State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2019 (7 years in 2026) |
Borno State Governor Records
Full List of Borno State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammed Kaliel | Military | 1976 – 1977 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Muhammadu Goni | — | 1979 – 1983 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 4 | Mohammed Lawan | Military | 1983 – 1984 | 1 yr | Former |
| 5 | Muhammadu Sani Sami | Military | 1984 – 1985 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Abubakar Waziri | Military | 1985 – 1988 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Mohammed Maina | Military | 1988 – 1990 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Lawal Jafaru Isa | Military | 1990 – 1992 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Maina Maaji Lawan | NRC | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 10 | Ali Abdullahi Jatau | Military | 1993 – 1993 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Ibrahim Dada | Military | 1993 – 1994 | 1 yr | Former |
| 12 | Lawal Jafaru Isa | Military | 1994 – 1996 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Ibrahim Dada | Military | 1996 – 1997 | 1 yr | Former |
| 14 | Musa Usman | Military | 1997 – 1998 | 1 yr | Former |
| 15 | Malam Isa Yuguda | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 16 | Mala Kachallah | APP | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 17 | Ali Modu Sheriff | ANPP | 2003 – 2011 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 18 | Kashim Shettima | ANPP/APC | 2011 – 2019 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 19 | Babagana Umara Zulum | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Borno State
Mohammed Kaliel
Military Governor/Administrator during the early period of Borno State after its creation in 1976.
Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
Muhammadu Goni
First elected civilian Governor of Borno State during the Second Republic.
Mohammed Lawan
Military administration period following the 1983 coup.
Muhammadu Sani Sami
Military Governor during the Buhari administration.
Abubakar Waziri
Military Governor during the Babangida administration.
Mohammed Maina
Military Governor of Borno State.
Lawal Jafaru Isa
Military Governor of Borno State during the transition period.
Maina Maaji Lawan
Elected Governor during the short-lived Third Republic transition.
Ali Abdullahi Jatau
Military Administrator during the transition following the 1993 political crisis.
Ibrahim Dada
Military Administrator of Borno State.
Lawal Jafaru Isa
Returned as Military Administrator during the Abacha administration.
Ibrahim Dada
Military Administrator of Borno State.
Musa Usman
Military Administrator of Borno State.
Malam Isa Yuguda
Military Administrator during the final phase of military rule.
Mala Kachallah
Elected Governor of Borno State from 1999 to 2003.
Ali Modu Sheriff
Governor of Borno State for two terms, serving from 2003 to 2011.
Kashim Shettima
Governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019. His tenure coincided with major security and reconstruction challenges.
Babagana Umara Zulum
Current Governor of Borno State. He assumed office in 2019 and has focused strongly on reconstruction, resettlement, education, agriculture, infrastructure and economic recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions — Borno State Governor
Who is the current governor of Borno State?
The current governor of Borno State is Babagana Umara Zulum, of the APC. He has been in office since 2019.
What is the full name of the Borno State Governor?
The current Borno State Governor is Babagana Umara Zulum.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Borno State?
The Deputy Governor of Borno State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Borno State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Borno State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Borno State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Borno State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Borno State Governor?
The spouse of the current Borno State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Borno State Government House?
The Borno State Governor's official residence and office is the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri.
How many governors has Borno State had?
Borno State has had 19 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 19 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Borno State?
The first governor of Borno State was Mohammed Kaliel, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.