Governor of Batman

Governor of Batman
Batman Valiliği
Logo of the Governor of Batman
Incumbent
Ekrem Canalp
since May 12, 2022
AppointerPresident of Turkey
On the recommendation of the Turkish government
Term lengthNo set term length or limit
Inaugural holderTuncer Perçinler
July 24, 1990
WebsiteOffice of the Governor
Map of the Province of Batman, showing the provincial districts.

The Governor of Batman (Turkish: Batman Valiliği) is the bureaucratic state official responsible for both national government and state affairs in the Province of Batman. Similar to the Governors of the 80 other Provinces of Turkey, the Governor of Batman is appointed by the Government of Turkey and is responsible for the implementation of government legislation within Batman. The Governor is also the most senior commander of both the Batman provincial police force and the Batman Gendarmerie.