The deputy governor of Jigawa State is the second-highest officer in the

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of the government of

Jigawa State Jigawa State (Hausa: ''Jihar Jigawa'' (Fula Leydi Jigawa 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤮𞤤 𞤶𞤭𞤺𞤢𞤱𞤢) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. Created in 1991 from the northeastern-most region of Kan ...

Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...

, after the governor of Jigawa State, and ranks first in line of succession. The deputy governor is

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together with the governor to a four-year term of office. Aminu Usman is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 29 May 2023.

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.

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

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

References