Abdullahi Sule
Executive Governor of Nasarawa State in the North-Central part of the country.
Abdullahi Sule is the current governor of Nasarawa. A Muslim from Akwanga Local Government Area. Born on 26 December 1959.
About the Office of Governor
Nigerian state governors are the chief executives of the country's 36 states. Each governor is elected directly by the people of their state to a four-year term, renewable once under the 1999 Constitution. The governor implements state laws, manages the state budget, oversees the state civil service and coordinates local government activities. Governors chair the State Executive Council and represent their state on the National Council of State, working alongside the President on issues of national importance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current governor of Nasarawa State?
Abdullahi Sule is the current Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, having been elected through Nigeria's gubernatorial election process. The governor serves a four-year term and is the chief executive of the state government.
When was Abdullahi Sule born?
Abdullahi Sule was born on 26 December 1959.
Where is Abdullahi Sule from?
Abdullahi Sule hails from Akwanga Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, located in Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone.
What religion does Abdullahi Sule practise?
Abdullahi Sule is a Muslim. Religion is not a constitutional requirement for the office of governor in Nigeria, but it often informs the cultural context of leadership in different regions.
What does a Nigerian state governor do?
A state governor is the chief executive of one of Nigeria's 36 states. The governor implements state laws, manages the state budget, appoints state commissioners, supervises the state civil service and coordinates with the 774 local government areas. Governors serve four-year terms and can be re-elected once.