Top 3 Youngest Governors In Nigeria

The Constitution of the Republic of Nigeria states that a person must be at least 35 years of age before he or she can become governor of a country. But it is very difficult to remember the 5 Nigerian rulers who have now reached 30. So many Nigerians complain that leadership in this country is being restored only among a few parents, and I personally agree with that view. Now you may be skeptical of the proposal, but after reading this article, you will see that almost every ruler in Nigeria is old. Many Nigerian rulers are happy to be elected because they are still young.

1. Governor Yahya Bello Of Kogi State

Governor Yahaya Bello was born on June 18, 1975. He was elected governor of Kogi State in the 2019 presidential election and the youngest governor in Nigeria in 45 years. Bello was educated at the prestigious Ahmed Bello University, where he studied business administration. He became an affiliate member of the National Association of Accountants of Nigeria in 2004 and became governor in 2019.

2. Governor Bello Matawalle Of Zamfara State

Governor Bello Matawalle was born on February 12, 1969. Zamfara was elected governor in the 2019 gubernatorial elections. Matawalle is now 51 years old. He studied at the prestigious Yaba College of Technology and at Thames Valley University in London.

3. Governor Babagna Umar Of Bornu State

Governor Babagana Umar was born on August 26, 1969. Borno was elected governor of the state in 2019 and is still governor today. Umar is currently 51 years old. He went to the University of Ibadan and studied agricultural engineering. Since 2009, Governor Babagana Umar holds a PhD in soil and water engineering from Maiduguri University.

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