Deputy governor of Katsina State
Deputy governor of Katsina State | |
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| Deputy Governor of Katsina State | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2023 | |
| Deputy | Faruk Lawal Jobe |
| Preceded by | Mannir Yakubu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Party | All Progressives Congress |
| Residence(s) | Katsina, Nigeria |
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The deputy governor of Katsina State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Katsina State, after the governor of Katsina State[1], and ranks first in line of succession. He is the political running mate of the governor. The deputy governor of Katsina is directly elected together with the governor to a four-year term of office. He/she serves as the second highest executive official after the governor.
Faruk Lawal Jobe is the current deputy governor of Katsina State, he assumed office since 2023[2]
Qualifications
As in the case of the Governor, in order to be qualified to be elected as Deputy Governor, a person must:[3][4]
- be at least thirty-five (35) years of age
- be a Nigerian citizen by birth
- be a member of a political party with endorsement by that political party
- have School Certificate or its equivalent
Oath of office
The oath of office is administered by the Chief Judge of the State or any Judge appointed to act in his stead. It's the same oath taken by the Vice President of Nigeria and Commissioners serving in the state
Duties
The Deputy Governor assists the Governor in exercising primary assignments and is also eligible to replace a dead, impeached, absent or ill Governor as required by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Tenure
The Deputy Governor is elected through popular vote on a ticket with the Governor for a term of four years. They may be re-elected for a second term but may not serve for more than two consecutive terms.
List of deputy governors
| Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Party | Elected | Governor |
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| Faruk Lawal Jobe | 2023 | Incumbent | 4 years | All Progressive Congress | 2023 | Dikko Umar Radda |
References
- ^ Nwafor (2023-05-29). "Dikko sworn in as Katsina Governor". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ Olufemi, Damilola (2023-05-29). "Dikko sworn in as Katsina gov". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ Constitution, Nigerian (2014-03-29). "Chapter 6, Section 193 - Executive responsibilities of Deputy Governor and Commissioners". Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ Constitution, Nigerian (2014-03-29). "Chapter 6, Section 187 - Nomination and election of the Deputy Governor". Retrieved 2025-09-11.