September 1987 July 1988 – Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar

July 1988 December 1989 – Lawrence Onoja

December 1989 January 1992 – John Madaki

January 1992 November 1993 -Saidu Barda

9 December 1993 22 August 1996 – Emmanuel Acholonu

22 August 1996 August 1998 – Samaila Bature Chamah

August 1998 May 1999 – Joseph Akaagerger

29 May 1999 29 May 2007 -Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Governor

29 May 2007 29 May 2015- Ibrahim Shema Governor

29 May 2015 Incumbent-Aminu Bello Masari Governor