Governors of Niger State
Complete list of all 16 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 16 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Niger State (2026)
Mohammed Umaru Bago
Governor of Niger State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Niger State Governor Records
Full List of Niger State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murtala Hamman-Yero Nyako | Military | 1976 – 1977 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Alhaji Mohammed Umar Bago | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Okoh Ebitu Ukiwe | Military | 1977 – 1978 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Joseph Olayeni Oni | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 5 | Awwal Ibrahim | NPN | 1979 – 1983 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 6 | David Alechemu Mark | Military | 1984 – 1986 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Garba Ali Mohammed | Military | 1986 – 1987 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Lawan Gwadabe | Military | 1987 – 1992 | 5 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Musa Inuwa | NRC | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 10 | Cletus Komena Emein | Military | 1993 – 1996 | 3 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Simeon Oduoye | Military | 1996 – 1998 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Habibu Idris Shuaibu | Military | 1998 – 1999 | 1 yr | Former |
| 13 | Abdulkadir Kure | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Muazu Babangida Aliyu | PDP | 2007 – 2015 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 15 | Abubakar Sani Bello | APC | 2015 – 2023 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 16 | Mohammed Umar Bago | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Niger State
Murtala Hamman-Yero Nyako
First Military Governor of Niger State after its creation.
Alhaji Mohammed Umar Bago
Okoh Ebitu Ukiwe
Military Governor of Niger State.
Joseph Olayeni Oni
Military Administrator of Niger State.
Awwal Ibrahim
First civilian Governor of Niger State during the Second Republic.
David Alechemu Mark
Military Governor of Niger State.
Garba Ali Mohammed
Military Governor of Niger State.
Lawan Gwadabe
Military Governor of Niger State.
Musa Inuwa
Civilian Governor during the short-lived Third Republic.
Cletus Komena Emein
Military Administrator of Niger State.
Simeon Oduoye
Military Administrator of Niger State.
Habibu Idris Shuaibu
Final military administrator before the return to democratic government.
Abdulkadir Kure
First elected civilian Governor of Niger State in the Fourth Republic.
Muazu Babangida Aliyu
Governor of Niger State for two consecutive terms.
Abubakar Sani Bello
Governor of Niger State for two consecutive terms.
Mohammed Umar Bago
Incumbent Governor of Niger State. He assumed office on 29 May 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Niger State Governor
Who is the current governor of Niger State?
The current governor of Niger State is Mohammed Umaru Bago, of the APC. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Niger State Governor?
The current Niger State Governor is Mohammed Umaru Bago.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Niger State?
The Deputy Governor of Niger State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Niger State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Niger State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Niger State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Niger State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Niger State Governor?
The spouse of the current Niger State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Niger State Government House?
The Niger State Governor's official residence and office is the Niger State Government House in Minna.
How many governors has Niger State had?
Niger State has had 16 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 16 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Niger State?
The first governor of Niger State was Murtala Hamman-Yero Nyako, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.