Governors of Taraba State
Complete list of all 8 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 8 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Taraba State (2026)
Agbu Kefas
Governor of Taraba State
| Party | PDP |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2023 (3 years in 2026) |
Taraba State Governor Records
Full List of Taraba State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Dr. Agbu Kefas | APC | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Jolly T. Nyame | PDP | 1999 – 2007 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 4 | Danbaba Danfulani Suntai | PDP | 2007 – 2015 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Garu Umar | PDP | 2012 – 2013 | 1 yr | Former |
| 6 | Ibrahim Jibril | — | 2013 – 2013 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 7 | Darius Dickson Ishaku | PDP | 2015 – 2023 | 8 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Agbu Kefas | PDP | 2023 – 2026 (current) | 3 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Taraba State
Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar
Military Governor/Administrator during the early period of the newly created Taraba State.
Dr. Agbu Kefas
Jolly T. Nyame
First elected civilian Governor of Taraba State in the Fourth Republic. He served two terms from 1999 to 2007.
Danbaba Danfulani Suntai
Governor of Taraba State. He succeeded Jolly Nyame and served until 2015, with periods of acting administration during his recovery from a 2012 aircraft accident.
Garu Umar
Acting Governor during Governor Danbaba Suntai's medical absence following the 2012 aircraft accident.
Ibrahim Jibril
Acting Governor during the period of transition surrounding the medical absence of Governor Danbaba Suntai.
Darius Dickson Ishaku
Elected Governor of Taraba State in 2015 and re-elected for a second term in 2019.
Agbu Kefas
Incumbent Governor of Taraba State. He was sworn into office on 29 May 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Taraba State Governor
Who is the current governor of Taraba State?
The current governor of Taraba State is Agbu Kefas, of the PDP. He has been in office since 2023.
What is the full name of the Taraba State Governor?
The current Taraba State Governor is Agbu Kefas.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Taraba State?
The Deputy Governor of Taraba State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Taraba State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Taraba State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Taraba State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Taraba State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Taraba State Governor?
The spouse of the current Taraba State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Taraba State Government House?
The Taraba State Governor's official residence and office is the Taraba State Government House in Jalingo.
How many governors has Taraba State had?
Taraba State has had 8 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 8 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Taraba State?
The first governor of Taraba State was Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.