In nigeria, states enjoy a level of sovereignty, but this sovereignty is within the constraints of the federal government as provided for by the constitution. The governor also urged christian faithful in the state to continue to live in peace and harmony with believers in other faiths in the state. List of governors and alternate governors as at 28 february 2019. Ayade, the wife of the governor of cross river state, and the domestication of the end fgm. It is the current list as of 2019 and can be used as reference for 4 years after the 2019 general elections that took place. In all, political power has alternated between the civilian and the. Northern governors and traditional rulers are meeting in kaduna to take common position on the agitation for the restructuring of the country. The northern governors forum ngf, elders and community leaders have perfected plans to ensure peaceful coexistence between jukun and tiv communities of taraba state before the end of the month. Journal of nigeria studies volume 1, number 2, fall 2012 political leadership and corruption in nigeria since 1960. Established by the constitution, inec is a juridical person that may sue or be sued in its own name. Britains colonial administrations and developments. Nigerias 36 state governors are among the most powerful politicians in the country, controlling budgets bigger than those of many african countries and wielding influence that can decide. Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria 1.
It was recently revealed, for example, that 26 states owe workers salaries, despite bailout funds received from the federal government just a few months ago. Your excellency sir, forceful annexation and acquisition of our lands by the nigerian navy, logistics command in. Northern governors, traditional rulers meet on nigerias. We have looked at the insecurity challenges in the north and in nigeria in general, and we have agreed to go back to our communities to ensure that all those who have responsibility for ensuring security are engaged properly. Peoples democratic party state governor party abia okezie ikpeazu pdp adamawa bindo jibrilla apc akwa ibom udom emmanuel pdp anambra willie obiano apga bauchi muhammed abubakar apc bayelsa henry dickson pdp benue samuel otom apc borno kashin shettima apc cross river ben ayade pdp. The nigeria governors forum on thursday accused the nigeria national petroleum corporation of shortchanging the country in revenue remittances to the federation account. The states that didnt participate in the governorship elections were edo, ondo, ekiti, bayelsa, kogi, anambra and osun states as the tenures of their governors were yet to expire. Jul 25, 2017 how just 24 privileged former nigerian governors and their deputies drain nigeria of scarce funds, perpetuate poverty despite proclamations to the contrary, evidence shows that the nigerian. Geographical, historical and political profiles of nigeria. Each state in nigeria has its own capital city and it is governed by an elected official known as a governor who serves a maximum of two 4 year tenures maximum of 8 years. Jan 26, 2018 the nigeria governors forum on thursday accused the nigeria national petroleum corporation of shortchanging the country in revenue remittances to the federation account.
Nigeria is a good country with good and bad people,but in life u most know the good ones like in the nigeria governors today will only see some good governors and the best. List of nigerias current state governors in 20112015. The ministers are elected for four years term and can elected for maximum two terms. List of nigeria s 36 states in nigeria, their capital and current governors. China has assured ekiti state of a robust partnership in the areas of agriculture, education and technology in the governments quest to realise its eightpoint agenda. This 2020, elections were dully held in 29 states for governors while state assemblies had their election in the 36 states.
Elections were held in 29 states for governors while new state assemblies would be elected in the 36 states. Chinua achebe 1983 in his book the trouble with nigeria maintained that nigeria is not a great nation as a result of the countrys multiple economic, social and political challenges. This is a list of administrators and governors of bendel state, nigeria. List of 36 states in nigeria with their capitals, current governors, and title slogan. List of nigeria s current state governors in 20112015 term by wizprince1m. More than twenty sitting or former governorscommonly referred to by their honorific. I am pleased to present to you the third edition of unfpa in nigeria. Gsm numbers of the 36 state governors in nigeria politics. Babajide sanwoolu who is the 15 th governor of the state. This page contains a list of governors and governors general of the colony and protectorate of nigeria, and later of the federation of nigeria. The april 2011 polls have come and gone and its no news about which candidates won their respective seats. List of governors and governorsgeneral of nigeria wikipedia.
List and names of nigeria governors 2017, 2018, 2019. Portrait, name, took office, left office, sovereign. List of nigerias current state governors in 20112015 term by wizprince1m. The governors, who met under the aegis of the northern governors forum, made the resolution in abuja. The national governors association provides informative gubernatorial resources, including current governors biographies, spouses biographies, former governors biographies, governors staff contact information and a searchable state database. List of state governors embassy of the federal republic of nigeria.
The constitution limits state governors to only two fouryear terms in office oath of office. Governors of central bank of nigeria cbn past and present. Full list of nigerian 36 state governors 2011, 20, 20142015 tenure posted on. Methodologically, data for this paper were generated mainly from secondary sources of recorded human documents. He was elected under the umbrella of the all progressive congress and he got into office in 2015. This is a list of administrators and governors of ogun state, nigeria. Jun 04, 2011 this is the list of new and old criminals that will sit on top of nigeria crude oil revenue for the next four years. Saharareporters on monday published the phone numbers of nigerias state governors on facebook and twitter as part of its efforts to enhance governmentaltransparency and accountability in. Jan 08, 2016 in case you are asked of how many governors have ruled lagos state since 1967, how accurate would your answers be. Oghara centre for social justice ugbewe quarters, opposite central baptist church oghara 07037173563 he senator dr. The emphasis on ceremony rather than actual performance is the bane of governance in nigeria.
Executive governor of delta state, government house, asaba, delta state. This is the governors currently on seat at of 2017 and 2019. Let get serious the list below include the political party each of them belongs. The following table presents a list of nigerias state governors. The constitution of nigeria specifies an oath of office for the state governors of nigeria. The lists of nigerian governors state by political.
The constitution limits state governors to only two fouryear terms in office. A nigerian newspaper and online version of the vanguard, a daily publication in nigeria covering nigeria news, niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports. The names of nigerian governors in all the 36 states and their political parties. The world has become a global village where every nation including nigeria is striving to.
Governors in nigeria enjoy some of the highest salaries in the country while their constituents and civil servants often struggle to make ends meet. Well, let us list them from 1967 down to 2016 and see how many governors both military and civilians that have had their names on the list of those who held the position of leadership in lagos state. A minister appointed by the president oversees affairs in the federal capital territory. Below is the list of past and present governors of the central bank of nigeria cbn 1. Names of governors in nigeria and their political parties 2019. These include, for example, registering the property in the name of a shell company, close relative. Elections were held in 29 states for governors while new state assemblies would be elected in. Mar 26, 2014 a nigerian newspaper and online version of the vanguard, a daily publication in nigeria covering nigeria news, niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment.
Governors rig elections, by donald duke, the guardian nigeria, via. The governing body of ist shall be the board of governors, herein called the board. Here it he name of all current nigerian governors and their states. State governors nigeria address, contact number of state. Accordingly, democracy in nigeria cannot be consolidated amidst high level. Jul 27, 2017 northern governors and traditional rulers are meeting in kaduna to take common position on the agitation for the restructuring of the country. Below is a compiled list of the 36 state governors in nigeria. How just 24 privileged former nigerian governors and their. A person shall be eligible for the office of governor if he or she is a citizen of nigeria by birth, at least 35 years of age, is a member of a political party and is sponsored by that political party. Every one seems to be obsessed with ceremony and privileges. The constitution of nigeria specifies an oath of office for the state governors of. Babajide sanwoolu has congratulated christians in the state on the commemoration of the resurrection of jesus christ, urging them to emulate his virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion.
Board of governors constitution international school of tianjin. The governors also try to act as if they are imperial majesties. All assets held in account number 80020796, in the name of doraville properties corporation. Nigeria since independence have shown that the reins of government has always fallen into the hands of a political leadership class that showed more interest in private, group or ethnic gains than in the general wellbeing of the nigerian state. Therefore, this paper examines democratic consolidation and challenges of legislative politics in nigeria from 19992011. The name was given in 1899 by joseph chamberlain, the colonial secre tary.
Jul 26, 2016 oghara centre for social justice ugbewe quarters, opposite central baptist church oghara 07037173563 he senator dr. He was elected under the umbrella of the all progressive congress and he got into office in 2011. As a nigerian or a student studying in nigeria is a big shame to be asked about the 36 states in nigeria with their capitals, current governors and title slogan and heshe is unable to answer. The last elections held in the year 2011 will see most of the present governors vacating their posts in 2015 or seek reelection for another term of 4 years. Full list of the elected governors in nigeria 20152019. Nigeria is the most populous cou ntry in africa, the second biggest economy, the third largest military power and the biggest oil producer 10th oil producer in the world. The nigeria governors forum ngf is an association nigerias 36 state governors. The chairman of the ngf and zamfara state governor, abdulaziz yari, made the accusation after presenting the forums grievances to president muhammadu buhari. Before the list you might like checking full list of nigerian 36 state governors 2011, 20, 20142015 tenure now i have tried my best to provide you the full list of all the elected governors in nigeria 20152019 after 2015 general. List of governors and alternate governors as at 28 february 2019 african development bank group.
This page contains a list of governors and governorsgeneral of the colony and protectorate of nigeria, and later of the federation of nigeria. Its seven most populous cities each house more than one million people, and about one out of two west africans is from nigeria. Regions military governor, lieutenant colonel chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu, was under pressure from igbo. Incase you are asked of how many governors have ruled lagos state since 1967, how accurate would your answers be. This post contains list 36 state of nigeria governors.
Ogun state was formed on 3 february 1976 when western state divided into ogun, ondo, and oyo states. For example, in 2005, a sitting governor of nigerias state of bayelsa. This law library of congress report analyzes electoral law in nigeria, particularly the legal. Power may change hands 2019 but that we cant say yet. A person shall be eligible for the office of governor if he or she is a citizen of nigeria by birth, at least 35 years. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. Nigeria is a famous country with more than one hundred and forty million population. Deng boging, gave the assurance on monday while receiving the governor of ekiti state, dr. The northern governors forum ngf, elders and community leaders have perfected plans to ensure peaceful coexistence between jukun and tiv communities of. A legal analysis of immunity in the three arms of government in. How just 24 privileged former nigerian governors and their deputies drain nigeria of scarce funds, perpetuate poverty despite proclamations to the. They are appointed by the president of the country. This page contains a list of governors and governorsgeneral of the colony and protectorate.
Governors are elected for a term of four years maximum of two terms. Your excellency sir, forceful annexation and acquisition of our lands by the nigerian navy, logistics command in okurho, oghara delta state. Full list of the elected governors in nigeria 20152019 last. Midwestern region was created in june 1963 from the benin and delta provinces. The status of the region was changed to a state on 27 may 1967, and the state was renamed bendel state on 17 march 1976. A nigerian newspaper and online version of the vanguard, a daily publication in nigeria covering nigeria news, niger delta, general national news. Nigeria has the largest economy in africa, generating about 20% of the continents total gdp, and transfers a far greater proportion of. Apr 15, 2016 the governors also try to act as if they are imperial majesties. State governors nigeria address and contact number state governors nigeria contact phone number is. Full list of nigerian 36 state governors 2011, 20, 2014.
List of nigerias current state governors in 20112015 term. Dubai property ownership cuts across all of nigerias elite political, ethnic, and religious groups. Saharareporters on monday published the phone numbers of nigerias state governors on facebook and twitter as part of its efforts to enhance governmentaltransparency and accountability in the. Apr 20, 2015 nigerias 36 state governors are among the most powerful politicians in the country, controlling budgets bigger than those of many african countries and wielding influence that can decide. Northern governors forum nigeria and world news the. Apr, 2015 before the list you might like checking full list of nigerian 36 state governors 2011, 20, 20142015 tenure now i have tried my best to provide you the full list of all the elected governors in nigeria 20152019 after 2015 general election and below is the full list of the newly 2015 elected governors in nigerian 36 states including their.
List of state governors embassy of nigeria, washington, d. I do solemnly swearaffirm that i will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the federal republic of nigeria. Here is the full list of elected governors in nigeria 20152019 in case you want to know all the new elected governors for the all the 36 states in nigeria. The office is currently headed by his excellency, mr. We currently have the full list of current 36 state governors of federal republic of nigeria, 2011, 20, 2014 2015 tenure and will soon update 20152019 soon after the upcoming general election march and april 2015 general election.
Northern governors forum archives the guardian nigeria. Hajiya i never got to know her real name was a victim. Babajide sanwoolu who is the 15 th governor of the state the office is responsible for the effective coordination of all. An angry mob in omi town, ondo state set a driver and his bus ablaze on new years eve after a fatal accident involving the bus and a motorbike along the ireleomi road. Pdf the role of the nigerian state in conflict generation. In nigerias march 2015 presidential election, the incumbent peacefully conceded defeat and transferred power to an opposition party for the first time since the end of military rule in 1999. Political leadership and corruption in nigeria since 1960. The office of the governor was created along with the creation of the state in 1967. Nigerian state governors all 36 states nigerian history.