Here’s the definitive, always-useful reference to Nigeria’s 36 states, their capitals, and current governors. This clean, alphabetized list is built for students, journalists, civil servants, exam prep, and anyone who needs a quick, accurate lookup.
Quick facts: Nigeria has 36 states and 1 Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The FCT, Abuja, is not a state and is administered by a Minister, not a governor.
Complete List (A–Z)
| State | Capital | Governor |
|---|---|---|
| Abia | Umuahia | Alex Otti |
| Adamawa | Yola | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri |
| Akwa Ibom | Uyo | Umo Eno |
| Anambra | Awka | Charles Chukwuma Soludo |
| Bauchi | Bauchi | Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed |
| Bayelsa | Yenagoa | Douye Diri |
| Benue | Makurdi | Hyacinth Iormem Alia |
| Borno | Maiduguri | Babagana Umara Zulum |
| Cross River | Calabar | Bassey Edet Otu |
| Delta | Asaba | Sheriff Oborevwori |
| Ebonyi | Abakaliki | Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru |
| Edo | Benin City | Monday Okpebholo |
| Ekiti | Ado-Ekiti | Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji |
| Enugu | Enugu | Peter Ndubuisi Mbah |
| Gombe | Gombe | Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya |
| Imo | Owerri | Hope Uzodimma |
| Jigawa | Dutse | Umar Namadi |
| Kaduna | Kaduna | Uba Sani |
| Kano | Kano | Abba Kabir Yusuf |
| Katsina | Katsina | Dikko Umaru Radda |
| Kebbi | Birnin Kebbi | Nasir Idris |
| Kogi | Lokoja | Ahmed Usman Ododo |
| Kwara | Ilorin | AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq |
| Lagos | Ikeja | Babajide Sanwo-Olu |
| Nasarawa | Lafia | Abdullahi Sule |
| Niger | Minna | Mohammed Umaru Bago |
| Ogun | Abeokuta | Dapo Abiodun |
| Ondo | Akure | Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa |
| Osun | Osogbo | Ademola Adeleke |
| Oyo | Ibadan | Oluseyi “Seyi” Makinde |
| Plateau | Jos | Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang |
| Rivers | Port Harcourt | Siminalayi Fubara |
| Sokoto | Sokoto | Ahmed Aliyu |
| Taraba | Jalingo | Agbu Kefas |
| Yobe | Damaturu | Mai Mala Buni |
| Zamfara | Gusau | Dauda Lawal |
Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
- Territory: Federal Capital Territory
- Seat of Government: Abuja
- Administrator: Minister of the FCT (not a governor)
How to Use This Page (and Keep It Evergreen)
- Bookmark this list for quick reference during assignments, interview prep, and government exams.
- Check our update note at the top—governors change after elections, court rulings, or by constitutional succession.
- Know the difference: States have elected governors; the FCT has a minister appointed by the President.
FAQs
How many states are in Nigeria?
36 states plus the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja).
Who administers the FCT?
A Minister of the FCT, not a governor.
When do governors change?
Typically after state elections and inaugurations (and sometimes following court judgments). We keep this list current.
