Current Salary And Allowance Of Nigerian Governors
A governor is a public official,that has been given the power to govern a state.
In Nigeria there are 36 states meaning that there are 35 active governors excluding the federal capital territory (FCT Abuja) that has a minister appointed by the president.
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In this post we are quickly going to reveal how much Nigerian governor and deputy governor earn on a monthly and yearly basis,we will also review and estimate the salary of some high ranking state government officials such as the salary of the Secretary to the State Government/Commissioner,The Local Government Chairmen,Local Government Councillors,Local Government Secretaries etc.---
Current Salary Of Nigerian Governors
Before any Nigerian can become a governor of any state in Nigeria he or she must fulfil the following criteria:-
- He or she must be a Nigerian by birth
- Older than 35 years
- Be a member of a certified political party
- The party should be the sponsor
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Usually a Governorship tenure lasts for four years after which the incumbent governor may seek for a re-election once the first tenure is completed.----
Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Nigerian Governors And Their Allowances?
The official salary earned by governors in Nigeria is estimated to be between N2.5 - N6 million while their deputies earn N2 - 4 million Naira.
Incentives and allowances received by Nigerian state governors include:-
- Yearly Salary > N30 Million
- Basic Monthly Salary > N2.5 Million
- Leave Allowance > N222,000
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- Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 8.8 Million
- Health Expenses > Funded by the state government
- End Of Tenure Gratuity: N 7 Million
The end of tenure gratuity is what the state governor will be earning once his tenure is over.
Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Nigerian Deputy Governors And Their Allowances?
- Yearly Salary > N26 Million
- Basic Monthly Salary > N2.2 Million
- Leave Allowance > N211,000
- Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 8.8 Million Naira
- Health Expenses > Funded by the state government
- Basic Monthly Salary > N 1.4 Million
- Leave Allowance > N133,000
- Furniture Allowance > N4 Million
- Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 5 Million
- Gratuity > N4 Million
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Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Local Government Chairmen?
- Basic Monthly Salary > N 900,000
- Leave Allowance > N100,000
- Furniture Allowance > N 1.4 Million
- Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 3.7 Million
- Severance Gratuity > N 2.8 Million
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Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Deputy Local Government Chairmen?
- Basic Monthly Salary > N 800,000
- Leave Allowance > N 85,000
- Furniture Allowance > N 1.2 Million
- Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N3 Million
- Severance Gratuity > N 2.5 Million
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Q: What Is The Official Salary Of Local Government Councillors And Local Government Secretaries?
- Basic Monthly Salary > N 800,000
- Leave Allowance > N 80,000
- Furniture Allowance > N 1.2 Million
- Vehicle Loan & Maintenance Allowance > N 3 Million
- Severance Gratuity > N 2.5 Million
- End Of Tenure Gratuity > N2.4 Million
List Of All Current Nigerian Governors & Their State
State > Governor > Deputy Governor > Political Party > Year
1. Abia State
Okezie Ikpeazu
Ude Oko Chukwu
PDP
2015
2. Adamawa State
Bindo Jibrilla
Martins Babale
APC
2015
3. Akwa Ibom State
Udom Gabriel Emmanuel
Moses Ekpo
PDP
2015
4. Anambra State
Willie Obiano
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Dr. Nkem Okeke ---
APGA
2014
5. Bauchi State
Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar
Mr Audu Katagum
APC
2015
6. Bayelsa State
Henry Dickson
Gboribiogha John Jonah
PDP
2012
7. Benue State
Samuel Ortom
Benson Abounu
PDP
2015
8. Borno State
Kashim Shettima
Usman Mamman Durkwa
APC
2011
9. Cross River State
Benedict Ayade
Ivara Esu
PDP
2015
10. Delta State
Ifeanyi Okowa
Kingsley Otuaro
PDP
2015
10. Ebonyi State
Dave Umahi
Eric Kelechi Igwe
PDP
2015
11. Edo State
Godwin Obaseki
Philip Shuaibu
APC
2016
12. Ekiti State
Ayo Fayose
Kolapo Olubunmi Olusola
PDP
2014
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13. Enugu State
Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi
Cecilia Ezeilo
PDP
2015
14. Gombe State
Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo
Charles Illiya
PDP
2011
15. Imo State
Owelle Rochas Okorocha
Prince Eze Madumere
APC
2011
16. Jigawa State
Badaru Abubakar
Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia
APC
2015
17. Kaduna State
Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai
Yusuf Barnabas Bala
APC
2015
18. Kano State
Abdullahi Umar Ganduje
Hafiz Abubakar
APC
2015
19. Katsina State
Aminu Bello Masari
Mannir Yakubu
APC
2015
20. Kebbi State
Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Samaila Yombe Dabai
APC
2015
21. Kogi State
Yahaya Bello
Simon Achuba
APC
2016
22. Kwara State
Abdulfatah Ahmed
Peter Kisira
PDP
2011
23. Lagos State
Akinwunmi Ambode
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Oluranti Adebule ----
APC 2015
24. Nasarawa State
Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
Silas Ali Agara
APC
2011
25. Niger State
Abubakar Sani Bello
Ahmed Muhammad Ketso
APC 2015
26. Ogun State
Ibikunle Oyelaja Amosun
Yetunde Onanuga
APC
2011
27. Ondo State
Oluwarotimi Odunayo
Akeredolu Agboola Ajayi
APC
2017
28. Osun State
Rauf Aregbesola
Grace Titilayo Laoye-Tomori
APC
2010
29. Oyo State
Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi
Moses Alake Adeyemo
APC
2011
30. Plateau State
Simon Lalong
Sonni Gwanle Tyoden
APC
2015
31. Rivers State
Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
Ipalibo Banigo
PDP
2015
32. Sokoto State
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
Ahmad Aliyu
PDP
2015
33. Taraba State
Arch. Darius Ishaku
Haruna Manu
PDP
2015
34. Yobe State
Ibrahim Geidam
Abubakar Ali
APC
2011
35. Zamfara State
Abdul-Aziz Yari Abubakar
Ibrahim Wakkala
APC
2011
36. FCT Abuja
Appointed by the President.
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