Nigeria comprises 36 states, each governed by an elected official who serves as the chief executive of the state government. Additionally, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is administered by a minister appointed by the president. As of February 2025, the current governors and their respective states are:
| State | Governor | Party | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abia | Alex Otti | Labour Party | 2023 | 2027 |
| Adamawa | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri | Peoples Democratic Party | 2019 | 2027 |
| Akwa Ibom | Umo Eno | Peoples Democratic Party | 2023 | 2027 |
| Anambra | Charles Soludo | All Progressives Grand Alliance | 2022 | 2026 |
| Bauchi | Bala Muhammed | Peoples Democratic Party | 2019 | 2027 |
| Bayelsa | Douye Diri | Peoples Democratic Party | 2020 | 2028 |
| Benue | Hyacinth Alia | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Borno | Babagana Zulum | All Progressives Congress | 2019 | 2027 |
| Cross River | Bassey Otu | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Delta | Sheriff Oborevwori | Peoples Democratic Party | 2023 | 2027 |
| Ebonyi | Francis Nwifuru | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Edo | Monday Okpebholo | All Progressives Congress | 2024 | 2028 |
| Ekiti | Biodun Oyebanji | All Progressives Congress | 2022 | 2026 |
| Enugu | Peter Mbah | Peoples Democratic Party | 2023 | 2027 |
| Gombe | Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya | All Progressives Congress | 2019 | 2027 |
| Imo | Hope Uzodinma | All Progressives Congress | 2020 | 2028 |
| Jigawa | Umar Namadi | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Kaduna | Uba Sani | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Kano | Abba Kabir Yusuf | New Nigeria Peoples Party | 2023 | 2027 |
| Katsina | Dikko Umaru Radda | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Kebbi | Nasir Idris | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Kogi | Ahmed Usman Ododo | All Progressives Congress | 2024 | 2028 |
| Kwara | AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq | All Progressives Congress | 2019 | 2027 |
| Lagos | Babajide Sanwo-Olu | All Progressives Congress | 2019 | 2027 |
| Nasarawa | Abdullahi Sule | All Progressives Congress | 2019 | 2027 |
| Niger | Mohammed Umar Bago | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Ogun | Dapo Abiodun | All Progressives Congress | 2019 | 2027 |
| Ondo | Lucky Aiyedatiwa | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2025 |
| Osun | Ademola Adeleke | Peoples Democratic Party | 2022 | 2026 |
| Oyo | Seyi Makinde | Peoples Democratic Party | 2019 | 2027 |
| Plateau | Caleb Mutfwang | Peoples Democratic Party | 2023 | 2027 |
| Rivers | Siminalayi Fubara | Peoples Democratic Party | 2023 | 2027 |
| Sokoto | Ahmad Aliyu | All Progressives Congress | 2023 | 2027 |
| Taraba | Agbu Kefas | Peoples Democratic Party | 2023 | 2027 |
| Yobe | Mai Mala Buni | All Progressives Congress | 2019 | 2027 |
| Zamfara | Dauda Lawal | Peoples Democratic Party | 2023 | 2027 |
Please note that gubernatorial terms in Nigeria typically last four years, with most terms commencing in May following the elections. Governors are limited to two consecutive terms in office. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is administered by a minister appointed by the president, rather than an elected governor.