List of governors of Plateau State facts for kids
Plateau State is a region in Nigeria. Like other states, it has leaders who help manage its affairs. These leaders are called administrators or governors. They are in charge of making sure the state runs smoothly and that people's needs are met.
In the past, especially during times when the military was in charge of the country, these leaders were often called "Military Administrators." They were appointed by the military government and could be moved to different places or replaced often. When Nigeria became a democracy again, elected leaders took over, and they are called "Governors."
Who Has Led Plateau State?
This list shows the important people who have led Plateau State since it was created. You'll see when they started, when they left, and if they were military leaders or elected by a political party.
| Name | Title | Took office | Left office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Gomwalk | Governor | 1966 | July 1975 | Military |
| Abdullahi Mohammed | Governor | July 1975 | February 1976 | Military |
| Dan Suleiman | Administrator | March 1976 | July 1978 | Military |
| Joshua Anaja | Administrator | July 1978 | October 1979 | Military |
| Solomon Lar | Governor | October 1979 | December 1983 | NPP |
| Samuel Atukum | Administrator | January 1984 | August 1985 | Military |
| Chris Alli | Administrator | August 1985 | 1986 | Military |
| Lawrence Onoja | Administrator | 1986 | July 1988 | Military |
| Aliyu Kama | Administrator | July 1988 | August 1990 | Military |
| Joshua Madaki | Administrator | August 1990 | January 1992 | Military |
| Fidelis Tapgun | Governor | January 1992 | November 1993 | SDP |
| Mohammed Mana | Administrator | 9 December 1993 | 22 August 1996 | Military |
| Habibu Idris Shuaibu | Administrator | 22 August 1996 | August 1998 | Military |
| Musa Shehu | Administrator | August 1998 | May 1999 | (Military) |
| Joshua Dariye | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 18 May 2004 | PDP |
| Chris Alli | Sole Administrator | 18 May 2004 | 18 November 2004 | interim (6-month state of emergency declared) |
| Joshua Dariye | Governor | 18 November 2004 | 13 November 2006 | PDP |
| Michael Botmang | Governor | 13 November 2006 | 27 April 2007 | PDP |
| Joshua Dariye | Governor | 27 April 2007 | 29 May 2007 | PDP |
| Jonah David Jang | Governor | 29 May 2007 | 29 May 2015 | PDP |
| Simon Bako Lalong | Governor | 29 May 2015 | 29 May 2023 | APC |
| Caleb Mutfwang | Governor | 29 May 2023 | Incumbent | PDP |
See also
- States of Nigeria
- List of state governors of Nigeria
