Governors of Oyo State
Complete list of all 14 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 14 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Oyo State (2026)
Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde
Governor of Oyo State
| Full name | Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde |
|---|---|
| Party | APM |
| In office since | 2019 (7 years in 2026) |
| Born | 1967, Oyo State |
| Age in 2026 | 59 years old |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Deputy Governor | Bayo Lawal |
| Spouse / Wife | Tamunominini Makinde |
Oyo State Governor Records
Full List of Oyo State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Jemibewon | Military | 1976 – 1978 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 2 | Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde | PDP | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Paul Tarfa | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Bola Ige | UPN | 1979 – 1983 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Olaleye Oni | Military | 1984 – 1985 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Adetunji Olurin | Military | 1985 – 1987 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Sasaenia Oresanya | Military | 1987 – 1988 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Lawrence Onoja | Military | 1988 – 1990 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Abdulaziz Salawu | Military | 1990 – 1991 | 1 yr | Former |
| 10 | Akin Ige | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 11 | Rasheed Ladoja | PDP | 2003 – 2007 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Christopher Alao-Akala | PDP | 2007 – 2011 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Abiola Ajimobi | ACN/APC | 2011 – 2019 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Seyi Makinde | PDP | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Oyo State
David Jemibewon
Military Governor of Oyo State during the early years following the creation of the state.
Engr. Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde
Paul Tarfa
Military Governor during the transition period before the return to civilian government.
Bola Ige
Civilian Governor of the old Oyo State during the Second Republic.
Olaleye Oni
Military Governor during the Buhari military administration.
Adetunji Olurin
Military Governor of Oyo State during the Babangida administration.
Sasaenia Oresanya
Military Governor of Oyo State.
Lawrence Onoja
Military Governor of Oyo State.
Abdulaziz Salawu
Military Governor during the transition period.
Akin Ige
Military Governor of the enlarged Oyo State before the transition to civilian administration.
Rasheed Ladoja
Civilian Governor of Oyo State during the Fourth Republic.
Christopher Alao-Akala
Civilian Governor of Oyo State. His administration focused on infrastructure, security and urban development.
Abiola Ajimobi
Civilian Governor who served two consecutive terms. His administration focused strongly on infrastructure, urban renewal and governance reforms.
Seyi Makinde
Incumbent Governor of Oyo State. He was elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Oyo State Governor
Who is the current governor of Oyo State?
The current governor of Oyo State is Seyi Makinde (full name: Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde), of the APM. He has been in office since 2019.
What is the full name of the Oyo State Governor?
The full name of the current Oyo State Governor is Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Oyo State?
The Deputy Governor of Oyo State is Bayo Lawal.
What is the Oyo State Governor's religion?
The current Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is Christianity.
What is the age of the Oyo State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Oyo State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Oyo State Governor?
The wife (spouse) of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is Tamunominini Makinde.
What is the address of the Oyo State Government House?
The Oyo State Governor's official residence and office is the Oyo State Government House in Ibadan.
How many governors has Oyo State had?
Oyo 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 Oyo State?
The first governor of Oyo State was David Jemibewon, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.