Governors of Yobe State
Complete list of all 13 governors from 1991 to 2026 — 13 elected civilian governors and 0 military administrators.
Current Governor of Yobe State (2026)
Mai Mala Buni
Governor of Yobe State
| Party | APC |
|---|---|
| In office since | 2019 (7 years in 2026) |
Yobe State Governor Records
Full List of Yobe State Governors
| # | Name | Party / Type | Period | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dabo Aliyu | Military | 1991 – 1992 | 1 yr | Former |
| 2 | Mai Mala Buni | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
| 3 | Bukar Abba Ibrahim | NRC | 1992 – 1993 | 1 yr | Former |
| 4 | John Yahaya Madaki | Military | 1993 – 1993 | 0 yrs | Former |
| 5 | Bukar Abba Ibrahim | Military | 1993 – 1997 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 6 | Ibrahim D. Gaidam | Military | 1997 – 1998 | 1 yr | Former |
| 7 | Bukar Abba Ibrahim | APP | 1999 – 2003 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 8 | Bukar Abba Ibrahim | ANPP | 2003 – 2007 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 9 | Bukar Abba Ibrahim | ANPP | 2007 – 2011 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 10 | Ibrahim Gaidam | ANPP | 2009 – 2011 | 2 yrs | Former |
| 11 | Ibrahim Gaidam | ANPP | 2011 – 2015 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 12 | Ibrahim Gaidam | APC | 2015 – 2019 | 4 yrs | Former |
| 13 | Mai Mala Buni | APC | 2019 – 2026 (current) | 7 yrs | Incumbent |
Governor Profiles — Yobe State
Dabo Aliyu
Military Administrator of Yobe State during the early period following state creation.
Mai Mala Buni
Bukar Abba Ibrahim
First elected civilian Governor of Yobe State during the Third Republic.
John Yahaya Madaki
Military Administrator of Yobe State following the termination of the Third Republic administration.
Bukar Abba Ibrahim
Military Administrator of Yobe State during the Abacha military administration.
Ibrahim D. Gaidam
Military Administrator of Yobe State.
Bukar Abba Ibrahim
Civilian Governor of Yobe State during the first elected administration of the Fourth Republic.
Bukar Abba Ibrahim
Returned as Governor for a second term.
Bukar Abba Ibrahim
Served a third term as Governor of Yobe State.
Ibrahim Gaidam
Governor who succeeded Bukar Abba Ibrahim after becoming acting governor and later governor.
Ibrahim Gaidam
Elected Governor of Yobe State for a full term.
Ibrahim Gaidam
Re-elected Governor and served until May 2019.
Mai Mala Buni
Incumbent Governor of Yobe State. He was first elected in 2019 and returned for a second term beginning in 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions — Yobe State Governor
Who is the current governor of Yobe State?
The current governor of Yobe State is Mai Mala Buni, of the APC. He has been in office since 2019.
What is the full name of the Yobe State Governor?
The current Yobe State Governor is Mai Mala Buni.
Who is the Deputy Governor of Yobe State?
The Deputy Governor of Yobe State serves alongside the Governor.
What is the Yobe State Governor's religion?
The religious affiliation of the current Yobe State Governor is not formally published in state government records.
What is the age of the Yobe State Governor in 2026?
The date of birth of the current Yobe State Governor has not been officially confirmed in public records.
Who is the wife of the Yobe State Governor?
The spouse of the current Yobe State Governor is not formally listed in state government public records.
What is the address of the Yobe State Government House?
The Yobe State Governor's official residence and office is the Yobe State Government House in Damaturu.
How many governors has Yobe State had?
Yobe State has had 13 governors since its creation, comprising 0 military governors (or administrators) and 13 elected civilian governors.
Who was the first governor of Yobe State?
The first governor of Yobe State was Dabo Aliyu, who took office in 1991 as a Military Governor.