Umar Namadi
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 Jigawa State?
Umar Namadi is the current Executive Governor of Jigawa 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 Umar Namadi born?
Umar Namadi was born on 7 April 1963, which makes he 63 years old.
Where is Umar Namadi from?
Umar Namadi hails from Kafin Hausa Local Government Area in Jigawa State, located in Nigeria's North-West geopolitical zone.
What religion does Umar Namadi practise?
Umar Namadi 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.
Government of Jigawa State
- House of Reps
- 14 members — listed on the Jigawa State page