Governors of Kogi State
Complete list of all 10 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 10 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Kogi State (2026)
Ahmed Usman Ododo
Governor of Kogi State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2024 (2 years in 2026) |
Kogi State Governor Records
Full List of Kogi State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danladi Mohammed Zakari | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo | APC | 2024 – 2026 (current) | 2 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Abdulkareem Abdulsalam | Military | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Paul Uzoanya Uzoeshi | Military | 1993 – 1995 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Mohammed Umaru Bawa | Military | 1995 – 1996 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Abdullahi Ibrahim | PDP | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Ibrahim Idris | PDP | 2003 – 2012 | 9 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Captain Idris Wada | PDP | 2012 – 2016 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Yahaya Bello | APC | 2016 – 2024 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Ahmed Usman Ododo | APC | 2024 – 2026 (current) | 2 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Kogi State
Danladi Mohammed Zakari
Military Administrator — first administrator of Kogi State following its creation in August 1991.
Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo
Abdulkareem Abdulsalam
Military Administrator — served during the transition period under military rule.
Paul Uzoanya Uzoeshi
Military Administrator — served during the military administration of the country.
Mohammed Umaru Bawa
Military Administrator — served during the final phase of military administration before the transition to civilian government.
Abdullahi Ibrahim
Civilian Governor — first elected governor of Kogi State in the Fourth Republic.
Ibrahim Idris
Civilian Governor — served two terms as Governor of Kogi State.
Captain Idris Wada
Civilian Governor — served as Governor from 2012 until 2016.
Yahaya Bello
Civilian Governor — served two terms as Governor of Kogi State from January 2016 to January 2024.
Ahmed Usman Ododo
Civilian Governor — incumbent Governor of Kogi State, sworn in on 27 January 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions — Kogi State Governor
Who is the current governor of Kogi State?
The current governor of Kogi State is Ahmed Usman Ododo, of the APC. He has been in office since 2024.
What is the full name of the Kogi State Governor?
The current Kogi State Governor is Ahmed Usman Ododo.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Kogi State?
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Kogi State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Kogi State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Kogi State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Kogi State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Kogi State Governor?
The spouse of the current Kogi State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Kogi State Government House?
The Kogi State Governor's official residence and office is the Kogi State Government House in Lokoja.
How many governors has Kogi State had?
Kogi State has had 10 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 10 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Kogi State?
The first governor of Kogi State was Danladi Mohammed Zakari, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.