This comprehensive resource provides a historical record of Borno State’s governors, from its formation in 1976 to the present day.
This list included details of the tenure, party affiliation, and military or civilian status of each leader. In addition, you’ll find informative answers to:
- Who was the first governor to lead Borno State?
- Who is the current governor, and when did their term begin?
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Complete List Of Past And Current Governors Of Borno State
Name | Began Tenure | Ended Tenure | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
Musa Usman | 28 May 1967 | July 1975 | Military |
Muhammadu Buhari | July 1975 | March 1976 | Military |
Group Captain Mustapha A. Amin | March 1976 | July 1978 | Military |
Tunde Idiagbon | July 1978 | October 1979 | Military |
Mohammed Goni | October 1979 | October 1983 | GNPP |
Asheik Jarma | 1 Oct 1983 | 31 Dec 1983 | NPN |
Abubakar Waziri | January 1984 | August 1985 | Military |
Abdulmumini Aminu | August 1985 | December 1987 | Military |
Abdul One Mohammed | December 1987 | December 1989 | Military |
Mohammed Maina | December 1989 | June 1990 | Military |
Mohammed Buba Marwa | June 1990 | January 1992 | Military |
Maina Maaji Lawan | January 1992 | November 1993 | SDP |
Ibrahim Dada | 9 Dec 1993 | 22 Aug 1996 | Military |
Victor Ozodinobi | 22 Aug 1996 | 1997 | Military |
Augustine Aniebo | 1997 | August 1998 | Military |
Lawal Haruna | August 1998 | May 1999 | Military |
Mala Kachalla | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2003 | APP |
Ali Modu Sheriff | 29 May 2003 | 29 May 2011 | ANPP |
Kashim Shettima | 29 May 2011 | 29 May 2019 | APC |
Babagana Umara Zulum | 29 May 2019 | Incumbent | APC |
Who Was The First Governor Of Borno State?
The first governor of Borno State was Brigadier (Air Force) Musa Usman. He served as the inaugural governor of North-Eastern State, Nigeria, from May 1967 to July 1975.
Musa Usman, who attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England, gained his commission in 1962. He played an important part in the July 1966 coup that saw Major General Aguiyi Ironsi overthrown and General Yakubu Gowon take power.
Appointed governor in May 1967, Usman initiated the construction of the Ashaka cement factory, which opened in July 1979. In 1975, he engaged in negotiations with Cameroon to settle border disputes.
Usman also supported the transition to civilian rule in 1976. After retiring, he resided in Kaduna’s prestigious Jabi Street area and served as a director of the Bank of the North.
Brigadier Musa Usman’s tenure marked the early governance of what later became Borno State, leaving a legacy of developmental initiatives and diplomatic engagements.
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Who Is The Current Governor Of Borno State?
The current governor of Borno State is Babagana Zulum, having been in office since May 29, 2019. Zulum was born on August 25, 1969, in the Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State.
He studied at the University of Maiduguri and earned a degree in Agriculture Engineering. Later, he obtained a master’s degree from the University of Ibadan and a PhD from the University of Maiduguri.
Zulum began his career in the Borno State Civil Service and served as a lecturer at the University of Maiduguri. He has had various positions in academia and government, including Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement.
Zulum is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and won the gubernatorial primaries for Borno State in October 2018. He was elected as governor in the 2019 Borno gubernatorial election with 1,175,440 votes.
As governor, Zulum has focused on addressing the challenges facing Borno State, particularly in areas such as agriculture, education, and infrastructure.
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Who Is The Current Deputy Governor Of Borno State?
Umar Usman Kadafur is the current deputy governor of Borno State in Nigeria since May 2019. Kadafur went to Mbulamel Primary School and attended Government Science Secondary School Monguno for his high school education.
He continued his studies at the University of Maiduguri, where he studied public administration. In April 2021, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum appointed Kadafur as the acting governor from April 29 to May 19, 2021, and It was accepted by the members of the Borno State House of Assembly.