| Governor of Kaduna State | |
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 Flag of Kaduna State | |
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| Executive Branch of the Kaduna State Government | |
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| Member of |
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| Residence | Sir Kashim Ibrahim House |
| Seat | Kaduna |
| Appointer | Direct popular election or via succession from deputy governorship |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Abba Kyari |
| Formation | 27 May 1967 |
| Deputy | Deputy Governor of Kaduna State |
| Website | kdsg |
The governor of Kaduna State is the head of government of Kaduna State in Nigeria. The governor is the head of the executive branch of the Kaduna State Government. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Kaduna State House of Assembly, to convene the legislature and grant pardons.
When Kaduna State was created as the North-Central State from the Northern Region in 1967, Brigadier Abba Kyari was appointed its first governor. Kyari served the longest term of 8 years and 63 days as governor. Two governors Ahmed Makarfi (1999–2007) and Nasir El-Rufai (2015–2023) served two full consecutive four-year terms as governor.
Since the creation of the state in 1967, 21 people have served as governor, 11 military governors and 10 civilian governors.
The current governor is Uba Sani, he was sworn in on 29 May 2023.[1]
- ^ Hassan-Wuyo, Ibrahim (29 May 2023). "Kaduna: I'm prepared, determined with clear vision to govern - Uba Sani". Vanguard. Retrieved 19 January 2024.