Deputy Governor of Plateau State
| Deputy Governor of Plateau State | |
|---|---|
Her Excellency (courtesy) | |
| Status | Second highest executive branch officer |
| Member of |
|
Fourth Republic) | |
| Succession | First |
| Website | plateaustate |
The deputy governor of Plateau State is the second-highest officer in the
governor of Plateau State, and ranks first in line of succession. The deputy governor is directly elected
together with the governor to a four-year term of office.
Josephine Piyo is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 29 May 2023.[1]
Qualifications
As in the case of the governor, in order to be qualified to be elected as deputy governor, a person must:
- 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.
Responsibilities
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 Nigeria.[2]
List of deputy governors
| Name | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Party | Elected | Governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Botmang (1938–2014) |
29 May 1999 | 18 May 2004 | 4 years, 355 days | Peoples Democratic Party | 1999 2003 |
Joshua Dariye |
| 18 November 2004 | 13 November 2006 | 1 year, 360 days | ||||
| Jethro Akun (1945–2021) |
13 November 2006 | 27 April 2007 | 165 days | Peoples Democratic Party | Michael Botmang | |
| Michael Botmang (1938–2014) |
27 April 2007 | 29 May 2007 | 32 days | Peoples Democratic Party | Joshua Dariye | |
| Pauline Tallen (born 1959) |
29 May 2007 | 29 May 2011 | 4 years | Peoples Democratic Party | 2007 | Jonah David Jang |
| Ignatius Datong Longjan (1944–2020) |
29 May 2011 | 29 May 2015 | 4 years | Peoples Democratic Party | 2011 | |
| Sonni Gwanle Tyoden (born 1950) |
29 May 2015 | 29 May 2023 | 8 years | All Progressives Congress | 2015 2019 |
Simon Lalong |
| Josephine Piyo (born 1957) |
29 May 2023 | Incumbent | 338 days | Peoples Democratic Party | 2023 | Caleb Mutfwang |
See also
References
- ^ Nanlong, Marie-Therese (29 May 2023). "Mutfwang takes oath of office, seeks end to violence". Vanguard. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ "State Executive". Nigeria Law. Retrieved 15 February 2024.