Current Salary And Allowance Of Nigerian Governors

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A governor is a public official,that has been given the power to govern a state.

In Nigeria there are 36 states meaning that there are 35 active governors excluding the federal capital territory (FCT Abuja) that has a minister appointed by the president.
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In this post we are quickly going to reveal how much Nigerian governor and deputy governor earn on a monthly and yearly basis,we will also review and estimate the salary of some high ranking state government officials such as the salary of the Secretary to the State Government/Commissioner,The Local Government Chairmen,Local Government Councillors,Local Government Secretaries etc.

Current Salary Of Nigerian Governors


Before any Nigerian can become a governor of any state in Nigeria he or she must fulfil the following criteria:-

  • He or she must be a Nigerian by birth
  • Older than 35 years
  • Be a member of a certified political party
  • The party should be the sponsor
A newly elected governor will be expected to take an oath of office as specified in the Nigerian constitution.
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Usually a Governorship tenure lasts for four years after which the incumbent governor may seek for a re-election once the first tenure is completed.

Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Nigerian Governors And Their Allowances?


The official salary earned by governors in Nigeria is estimated to be between N2.5 - N6 million while their deputies earn N2 - 4 million Naira.


Incentives and allowances received by Nigerian state governors include:-

  • Yearly Salary > N30 Million
  • Basic Monthly Salary > N2.5 Million
  • Leave Allowance > N222,000
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  • Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 8.8 Million
  • Health Expenses  > Funded by the state government
  • End Of Tenure Gratuity: N 7 Million

The end of tenure gratuity is what the state governor will be earning once his tenure is over.

Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Nigerian Deputy Governors And Their Allowances?


  • Yearly Salary > N26 Million
  • Basic Monthly Salary > N2.2 Million
  • Leave Allowance > N211,000
  • Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 8.8 Million Naira
  • Health Expenses > Funded by the state government
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Q: What Is The Official Salary Of The Secretary To The State Government & Commissioners?


  • Basic Monthly Salary > N 1.4 Million
  • Leave Allowance > N133,000
  • Furniture Allowance > N4 Million
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  • Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 5 Million
  • Gratuity > N4 Million

Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Local Government Chairmen?



  • Basic Monthly Salary > N 900,000
  • Leave Allowance > N100,000
  • Furniture Allowance > N 1.4 Million
  • Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 3.7 Million
  • Severance Gratuity > N 2.8 Million


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Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Deputy Local Government Chairmen?


  • Basic Monthly Salary > N 800,000
  • Leave Allowance > N 85,000
  • Furniture Allowance > N 1.2 Million
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  • Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N3 Million
  • Severance Gratuity > N 2.5 Million

Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Local Government Councillors And Local Government Secretaries?


  • Basic Monthly Salary > N 800,000
  • Leave Allowance > N 80,000
  • Furniture Allowance > N 1.2 Million
  • Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 3 Million
  • Severance Gratuity > N 2.5 Million
  • End Of Tenure Gratuity >  N2.4 Million
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List Of All Current Nigerian Governors & Their State

State > Governor > Deputy Governor > Political Party > Year


1. Abia State

Okezie Ikpeazu
Ude Oko Chukwu
PDP
2015

2. Adamawa State

Bindo Jibrilla
Martins Babale
APC
2015

3. Akwa Ibom State

Udom Gabriel Emmanuel
Moses Ekpo
PDP
2015

4. Anambra State

Willie Obiano


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Dr. Nkem Okeke
APGA
2014

5. Bauchi State

Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar
Mr Audu Katagum
APC
2015

6. Bayelsa State

Henry Dickson
Gboribiogha John Jonah
PDP
2012

7. Benue State

Samuel Ortom
Benson Abounu
PDP
2015

8. Borno State

Kashim Shettima
Usman Mamman Durkwa
APC
2011

9. Cross River State

Benedict Ayade
Ivara Esu
PDP
2015

10. Delta State

Ifeanyi Okowa
Kingsley Otuaro
PDP
2015

10. Ebonyi State

Dave Umahi
Eric Kelechi Igwe
PDP
2015

11. Edo State

Godwin Obaseki
Philip Shuaibu
APC
2016

12. Ekiti State

Ayo Fayose
Kolapo Olubunmi Olusola
PDP
2014
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13. Enugu State

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
Cecilia Ezeilo
PDP
2015

14. Gombe State

Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo
Charles Illiya
PDP
2011

15. Imo State

Owelle Rochas Okorocha
Prince Eze Madumere
APC
2011

16. Jigawa State

Badaru Abubakar
Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia
APC
2015

17. Kaduna State

Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai
Yusuf Barnabas Bala
APC
2015

18. Kano State

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
Hafiz Abubakar
APC
2015

19. Katsina State

Aminu Bello Masari
Mannir Yakubu
APC
2015

20. Kebbi State

Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Samaila Yombe Dabai
APC
2015

21. Kogi State

Yahaya Bello
Simon Achuba
APC
2016

22. Kwara State

Abdulfatah Ahmed
Peter Kisira
PDP
2011

23. Lagos State

Akinwunmi Ambode
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Oluranti Adebule
APC 2015

24. Nasarawa State

Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
Silas Ali Agara
APC
2011

25. Niger State

Abubakar Sani Bello
Ahmed Muhammad Ketso
APC 2015

26. Ogun State

Ibikunle Oyelaja Amosun
Yetunde Onanuga
APC
2011

27. Ondo State

Oluwarotimi Odunayo
Akeredolu Agboola Ajayi
APC
2017

28. Osun State

Rauf Aregbesola
Grace Titilayo Laoye-Tomori
APC
2010

29. Oyo State

Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi
Moses Alake Adeyemo
APC
2011

30. Plateau State

Simon Lalong
Sonni Gwanle Tyoden
APC
2015

31. Rivers State

Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
Ipalibo Banigo
PDP
2015

32. Sokoto State

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
Ahmad Aliyu
PDP
2015

33. Taraba State

Arch. Darius Ishaku
Haruna Manu
PDP
2015

34. Yobe State

Ibrahim Geidam
Abubakar Ali
APC
2011

35. Zamfara State

Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar
Ibrahim Wakkala
APC
2011

36. FCT Abuja

Appointed by the President.


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