Nigeria’s political landscape is increasingly being shaped by dynamic young leaders who are making significant contributions to governance and public service. Here are 20 notable young Nigerian politicians:
- Joana Nnazua Kolo
- Position: Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Kwara State
- Age at Appointment: 26
- Background: Appointed in 2019, Joana is recognized as one of the youngest commissioners in Nigeria’s history, bringing youthful energy to state governance. Wikipedia
- Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN)
- Position: Governor of Ondo State
- Background: A legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Akeredolu has been instrumental in implementing progressive policies in Ondo State.
- Yahaya Bello
- Position: Governor of Kogi State
- Background: Elected as one of Nigeria’s youngest governors, Bello has focused on youth inclusion and infrastructural development in Kogi State.
- Dapo Abiodun
- Position: Governor of Ogun State
- Background: An entrepreneur turned politician, Abiodun has prioritized economic growth and educational reforms in Ogun State.
- Seyi Makinde
- Position: Governor of Oyo State
- Background: Known for his technocratic approach, Makinde has implemented policies aimed at improving healthcare and education in Oyo State.
- Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
- Position: Governor of Gombe State
- Background: Yahaya has focused on agricultural development and youth empowerment programs in Gombe State.
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu
- Position: Governor of Lagos State
- Background: Sanwo-Olu has been at the forefront of infrastructural development and urban renewal projects in Lagos State.
- Nasir El-Rufai
- Position: Governor of Kaduna State
- Background: El-Rufai has implemented significant reforms in education and public service in Kaduna State.
- Udom Emmanuel
- Position: Governor of Akwa Ibom State
- Background: Emmanuel has focused on industrialization and economic diversification in Akwa Ibom State.
- Benedict Ayade
- Position: Governor of Cross River State
- Background: Ayade has initiated various projects aimed at boosting tourism and agriculture in Cross River State.
- Abdullahi Sule
- Position: Governor of Nasarawa State
- Background: Sule has prioritized infrastructural development and investment promotion in Nasarawa State.
- Bala Mohammed
- Position: Governor of Bauchi State
- Background: Mohammed has focused on healthcare and educational reforms in Bauchi State.
- Simon Lalong
- Position: Governor of Plateau State
- Background: Lalong has worked towards peacebuilding and economic development in Plateau State.
- Ifeanyi Okowa
- Position: Governor of Delta State
- Background: Okowa has implemented policies aimed at youth empowerment and infrastructural development in Delta State.
- Willie Obiano
- Position: Governor of Anambra State
- Background: Obiano has focused on security and economic development in Anambra State.
- Emeka Ihedioha
- Position: Former Governor of Imo State
- Background: Ihedioha is known for his efforts in restoring fiscal discipline and transparency in Imo State.
- Douye Diri
- Position: Governor of Bayelsa State
- Background: Diri has prioritized peacebuilding and infrastructural development in Bayelsa State.
- Godwin Obaseki
- Position: Governor of Edo State
- Background: Obaseki has focused on economic reforms and infrastructural development in Edo State.
- Aminu Tambuwal
- Position: Governor of Sokoto State
- Background: Tambuwal has worked towards improving education and healthcare in Sokoto State.
- Dapo Abiodun
- Position: Governor of Ogun State
- Background: Abiodun has prioritized infrastructural development and educational reforms in Ogun State.
These young leaders exemplify the active participation of Nigeria’s youth in shaping the nation’s political future.
