List of governors of Benue State facts for kids
The governor of Benue state leads the executive branch. He appoints heads of the state ministries. He is also the chief security officer of the state. The current governor is Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia. This is a list of administrators and governors of Benue State. Benue State of Nigeria was formed on 03 February 1976 when Benue-Plateau State was divided into Benue and Plateau states.
| Name | Title | Took office | Left office | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullahi Shelleng | Governor | March 1976 | July 1978 | Military | |
| Adebayo Lawal | Governor | July 1978 | October 1979 | Military | |
| Aper Aku | Governor | October 1979 | December 1983 | NPN | |
| John Kpera | Governor | January 1984 | August 1985 | Military | |
| Jonah David Jang | Governor | August 1985 | August 1986 | Military | |
| Yohanna Madaki | Governor | August 1986 | September 1986 | Military | |
| Ishaya Bakut | Governor | September 1986 | 1987 | Military | |
| Idris Garba | Governor | 1987 | 1987 | Military | |
| Fidelis Makka | Governor | December 1987 | January 1992 | Military | |
| Moses Adasu | Governor | January 1992 | November 1993 | SDP | |
| Joshua O. Obademi | Administrator | 9 December 1993 | 22 August 1996 | Military | |
| Aminu Isa Kontagora | Administrator | 22 August 1996 | August 1998 | Military | |
| Dominic Oneya | Administrator | August 1998 | May 1999 | Military | |
| George Akume | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2007 | PDP | |
| Gabriel Suswam | Governor | 29 May 2007 | 29 May 2015 | PDP | |
| Samuel Ortom | Governor | 29 May 2015 | 29 May 2023 | PDP | |
| Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia | Governor | 29 May 2023 | Incumbent | APC |
See also
- States of Nigeria
- List of state governors of Nigeria
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