Governors of Plateau State
Complete list of all 18 governors from 1976 to 2026 — 18 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Plateau State (2026)
Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang
Governor of Plateau State
| Party | PDP |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Plateau State Governor Records
Full List of Plateau State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Musa Umar | Military | 1976 – 1978 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 2 | Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Audu Bako | Military | 1978 – 1979 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | Solomon Lar | NPN | 1979 – 1983 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Chris Alli | Military | 1984 – 1985 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Lawrence Onoja | Military | 1985 – 1986 | 1 yr | Former |
| 7 | John Yahaya Madaki | Military | 1986 – 1987 | 1 yr | Former |
| 8 | Mohammed Chris Alli | Military | 1987 – 1988 | 1 yr | Former |
| 9 | Joshua Dogonyaro | Military | 1988 – 1989 | 1 yr | Former |
| 10 | Lawrence Onoja | Military | 1989 – 1990 | 1 yr | Former |
| 11 | Donald D. Duniya | Military | 1990 – 1991 | 1 yr | Former |
| 12 | Joshua Chibi Dariye | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Mohammed J. Bakri | — | 2004 – 2004 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 14 | Chris Alli | Military | 2004 – 2004 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 15 | Michael Botmang | — | 2004 – 2004 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 16 | Jonah Jang | PDP | 2007 – 2015 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 17 | Simon Lalong | APC | 2015 – 2023 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 18 | Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang | PDP | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Plateau State
Musa Umar
Military Governor of Plateau State during the early years following state creation.
Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang
Audu Bako
Military Governor during the final phase of military administration before the Second Republic.
Solomon Lar
First elected civilian Governor of Plateau State during the Second Republic.
Chris Alli
Military Governor during the Buhari military administration.
Lawrence Onoja
Military Governor of Plateau State.
John Yahaya Madaki
Military Governor during the Babangida administration.
Mohammed Chris Alli
Military administrator/governor of Plateau State.
Joshua Dogonyaro
Military Governor of Plateau State.
Lawrence Onoja
Returned as Military Governor during the later years of military rule.
Donald D. Duniya
Military Governor of Plateau State.
Joshua Chibi Dariye
Civilian Governor. Served two consecutive terms from 1999 to 2007.
Mohammed J. Bakri
Acting administration period associated with the state political crisis.
Chris Alli
Military Administrator appointed during the period of emergency rule in Plateau State.
Michael Botmang
Acting Governor during the state political crisis.
Jonah Jang
Civilian Governor who served two terms from 2007 to 2015.
Simon Lalong
Civilian Governor who served two terms. Later served as Minister of Labour and Employment.
Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang
Incumbent Governor of Plateau State. Sworn into office on 29 May 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Plateau State Governor
Who is the current governor of Plateau State?
The current governor of Plateau State is Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, of the PDP. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Plateau State Governor?
The current Plateau State Governor is Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Plateau State?
The Deputy Governor of Plateau State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Plateau State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Plateau State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Plateau State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Plateau State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Plateau State Governor?
The spouse of the current Plateau State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Plateau State Government House?
The Plateau State Governor's official residence and office is the Plateau State Government House in Jos.
How many governors has Plateau State had?
Plateau State has had 18 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 18 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Plateau State?
The first governor of Plateau State was Musa Umar, who took office in 1976 as a Military Governor.