Governors of Kebbi State
Complete list of all 14 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 14 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Kebbi State (2026)
Nasir Idris
Governor of Kebbi State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Kebbi State Governor Records
Full List of Kebbi State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alhaji Usman Faruk | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Sen. Nasiru Idris | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Emmanuel Acholonu | Military | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Lawrence Onoja | Military | 1993 – 1995 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 5 | John Yahaya Madaki | Military | 1995 – 1996 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Muhammad Umaru | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Sama'ila Chamah | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Adamu Aliero | APP | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Adamu Aliero | PDP | 2003 – 2007 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Usman Sa'idu Dakingari | PDP | 2007 – 2011 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Usman Sa'idu Dakingari | PDP | 2011 – 2015 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Abubakar Atiku Bagudu | APC | 2015 – 2019 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Abubakar Atiku Bagudu | APC | 2019 – 2023 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Nasir Idris | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Kebbi State
Alhaji Usman Faruk
Military Administrator and first administrator of the newly created Kebbi State.
Sen. Nasiru Idris
Emmanuel Acholonu
Military Administrator during the early years of the new state.
Lawrence Onoja
Military Administrator during the military era of the 1990s.
John Yahaya Madaki
Military Administrator of Kebbi State.
Muhammad Umaru
Military Administrator during the final years of military rule.
Sama'ila Chamah
Military Administrator who served during the transition to the Fourth Republic.
Adamu Aliero
First elected civilian Governor of Kebbi State in the Fourth Republic.
Adamu Aliero
Second term as Governor of Kebbi State.
Usman Sa'idu Dakingari
Governor of Kebbi State during the 2007–2011 administration.
Usman Sa'idu Dakingari
Second term as Governor of Kebbi State.
Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Governor of Kebbi State during the first term of his administration.
Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Second term as Governor. His administration strongly promoted agriculture, rice production, irrigation and investment.
Nasir Idris
Incumbent Governor of Kebbi State. He assumed office on 29 May 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kebbi State Governor
Who is the current governor of Kebbi State?
The current governor of Kebbi State is Nasir Idris, of the APC. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Kebbi State Governor?
The current Kebbi State Governor is Nasir Idris.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Kebbi State?
The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Kebbi State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Kebbi State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Kebbi State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Kebbi State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Kebbi State Governor?
The spouse of the current Kebbi State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Kebbi State Government House?
The Kebbi State Governor's official residence and office is the Kebbi State Government House in Birnin Kebbi.
How many governors has Kebbi State had?
Kebbi State has had 14 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 14 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Kebbi State?
The first governor of Kebbi State was Alhaji Usman Faruk, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.