Governors of Kaduna State
Complete list of all 11 governors from 1967 to 2026 — 11 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Kaduna State (2026)
Uba Sani
Governor of Kaduna State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Kaduna State Governor Records
Full List of Kaduna State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Musa Daggash | Military | 1967 – 1975 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 2 | Sen. Uba Sani | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Abba Kyari | Military | 1975 – 1977 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 4 | Lawal Jafaru Isa | Military | 1995 – 1998 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Umaru Dikko | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Ahmed Makarfi | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Namadi Sambo | PDP | 2007 – 2010 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa | PDP | 2010 – 2012 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Mukhtar Ramalan Yero | PDP | 2012 – 2015 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai | APC | 2015 – 2023 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Uba Sani | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Kaduna State
Musa Daggash
Military Governor of the former North-Central State.
Sen. Uba Sani
Abba Kyari
Military Governor during the military administration following the creation of states.
Lawal Jafaru Isa
Military Administrator of Kaduna State during the final period of military rule.
Umaru Dikko
Military Administrator during the transition to democratic government.
Ahmed Makarfi
Democratic Governor of Kaduna State. Served two terms from 1999 to 2007.
Namadi Sambo
Governor of Kaduna State before becoming Vice President of Nigeria.
Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa
Governor of Kaduna State who assumed office following Namadi Sambo's appointment as Vice President.
Mukhtar Ramalan Yero
Governor of Kaduna State from 2012 until 2015.
Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna State for two terms, serving from 2015 to 2023.
Uba Sani
Incumbent Governor of Kaduna State. Sworn into office on 29 May 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kaduna State Governor
Who is the current governor of Kaduna State?
The current governor of Kaduna State is Uba Sani, of the APC. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Kaduna State Governor?
The current Kaduna State Governor is Uba Sani.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State?
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Kaduna State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Kaduna State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Kaduna State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Kaduna State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Kaduna State Governor?
The spouse of the current Kaduna State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Kaduna State Government House?
The Kaduna State Governor's official residence and office is the Kaduna State Government House in Kaduna.
How many governors has Kaduna State had?
Kaduna State has had 11 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 11 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Kaduna State?
The first governor of Kaduna State was Musa Daggash, who took office in 1967 as a Military Governor.