| Governor of Ekiti State | |
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 Flag of Ekiti State | |
since 16 October 2022 | |
| Executive Branch of the Ekiti State Government | |
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| Member of |
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| Residence | Ekiti State Government House |
| Seat | Ado-Ekiti |
| Appointer | Direct popular election or via succession from deputy governorship |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
| Inaugural holder | Mohammed Bawa |
| Formation | 1 October 1996 |
| Deputy | Deputy Governor of Ekiti State |
| Website | ekitistate |
The governor of Ekiti State is the head of government of Ekiti State in Nigeria. The governor is the head of the executive branch of the Ekiti State Government. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Ekiti State House of Assembly, to convene the legislature and grant pardons.
When Ekiti State was created from Ondo State in 1996, Colonel Mohammed Bawa was appointed its first governor. Kayode Fayemi served the longest term as governor, serving for two non-consecutive terms of 4 years from 2010 to 2014, and from 2018 to 2022.[1][2]
Since the creation of the state in 1996, 7 people have served as governor, 2 military governors and 5 civilian governors. Two people, Ayo Fayose and Kayode Fayemi served two non-consecutive terms in office. Excluding acting governors, Navy Captain Atanda Yusuf served the shortest term in office of 9 months.
The current governor is Biodun Oyebanji, he was sworn in on 16 October 2022.[3]
- ^ "Fayemi sworn in as Ekiti Governor". Vanguard. 16 October 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ "Fayemi takes oath of office as governor". Vanguard. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2023.
- ^ Daramola, Kunle (16 October 2022). "Oyebanji sworn in as governor of Ekiti". The Cable. Retrieved 31 December 2023.