Bola Ahmed Tinubu is head of state of Nigeria and has held the office since 29 May 2023. Below: the people at the top of government, how they came to office, and the 47 cabinet posts we list, each with its source.
The top of government
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Bola Ahmed Tinubu | 29 May 2023 | - | - |
| Vice president | Kashim Shettima | - | - | - |
How they got there
The last national election in our sources was held on 25 Feb 2023. The winner recorded in our election file is Bola Ahmed Tinubu (APC). Turnout was 27.05%.
System of government: federal presidential republic.
The next national election is expected 16 Jan 2027. See the Nigeria election dates.
The cabinet
We list 47 cabinet posts for Nigeria. Appointment dates are shown where the source gives them.
| Office | Minister | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Minister of Agriculture and Food Security | Abubakar Kyari | - |
| Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy | Hannatu Musa Musawa | - |
| Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development | Festus Keyamo | - |
| Minister of Budget and Economic Planning | Abubakar Atiku Bagudu | - |
| Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy | Bosun Tijani | - |
| Minister of Defense | Christopher G. Musa | - |
| Minister of Education | Maruf Tunji Alausa | - |
| Minister of Environment | Balarabe Abbas Lawal | - |
| Minister of the Federal Capital Territory | Ezenwo Nyesom Wike | - |
| Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy | Taiwo Oyedele | - |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu | - |
| Minister of Health and Social Welfare | Muhammad Ali Pate | - |
| Minister of Housing and Urban Development | Muttaqa Rabe Darma | - |
| Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction | Bernard M. Doro | - |
| Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment | Jumoke Oduwole | - |
| Minister of Information and National Orientation | Mohammed Idris | - |
| Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology | Kingsley T. Udeh | - |
| Minister of Interior | Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo | - |
| Minister of Justice | Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi | - |
| Minister of Labor and Employment | Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi | - |
| Minister of Livestock Development | Idi Mukhtar Maiha | - |
| Minister of Marine and Blue Economy | Adegboyega Oyetola | - |
| Minister of Power | Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe | - |
| Minister of Regional Development | Abubakar Momoh | - |
| Minister of Solid Minerals Development | Oladele Henry Alake | - |
| Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs | Zephaniah Bitrus Jisalo | - |
| Minister of Steel Development | Shuaibu A. Audu | - |
| Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation | Joseph Terlumun Utsev | - |
| Minister of Women Affairs | Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim | - |
| Minister of Works | David Umahi | - |
| Minister of Youth Development | Ayodele Olawande | - |
| Minister of State for Defence | Bello Mohammed Matawalle | - |
| Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security | Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi | - |
| Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development | Yusuf Abdullahi Atah | - |
| Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning | Doris Uzoka-Anite | - |
| Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare | Iziaq Adekunle Salako | - |
| Minister of State for Education | Suwaiba Said Ahmad | - |
| Minister of State for Foreign Affairs | Sola Enikanolaiye | - |
| Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory | Mahmoud Mairiya | - |
| Minister of State for Works | Bello Muhammad Goronyo | - |
| Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment | John Owan Enoh | - |
| Minister of State for Regional Development | Uba Maigari Ahmadu | - |
| Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) | Ekperikpe Ekpo | - |
| Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) | Heineken Lokpobiri | - |
| Senate President | Godswill Akpabio | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Ambassador to the US | Lateef Kayode Are | - |
| Permanent Representative to the UN, New York | Ibrahim Folorunsho Jimoh | - |
Parliament, courts and independent offices
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney General of the Federation | Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi | - | - | - |
| Speaker of the House of Representatives | Tajudeen Abbas | 13 Jun 2023 | - | APC |
| Central bank governor | Olayemi Cardoso | - | - | - |
| Deputy President of the Senate | Barau Jibrin | 13 Jun 2023 | - | APC |
| Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives | Benjamin Kalu | 13 Jun 2023 | - | APC |
| Senate Majority Leader | Opeyemi Bamidele | - | - | APC |
| Senate Minority Leader | Abba Moro | - | - | - |
| House Majority Leader | Julius Ihonvbere | - | - | APC |
| House Minority Leader | Kingsley Chinda | - | - | - |
| Chief Justice | Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun | 30 Sept 2024 | - | - |
| Electoral commission chair | Joash Ojo Amupitan | 23 Oct 2025 | - | - |
| Inspector-General of Police | Olatunji Rilwan Disu | - | - | - |
| Chief of Defence Staff | Olufemi Oluyede | 24 Oct 2025 | - | - |
| Statistician-General | Adeyemi Adeniran | - | - | - |
| Auditor-General | Shaakaa Chira | 20 Oct 2023 | - | - |
| Chief Commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission | Bashir Abubakar | - | - | - |
See the live Nigeria page for the full directory and how we verify names.
Source: State House, Abuja, 2026; IFES ElectionGuide, 2026. Method: how we compile this.