Head of state, Nigeria
Title: President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Career
- Governor of Lagos State (1999 to 2008)
- President of Nigeria (2023 to present)
- senator (1992 to 1993)
- Chairperson of ECOWAS (2023 to 2025)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Muhammadu Buhari (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Nigeria?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the Head of state of Nigeria, in office since 29 May 2023.
Who was the Head of state of Nigeria before Bola Ahmed Tinubu?
Muhammadu Buhari held the office before Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
When was Bola Ahmed Tinubu born?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu was born in 1952-03-29, in Lagos, according to Wikidata.
Where did Bola Ahmed Tinubu study?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu studied at Chicago State University, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Bola Ahmed Tinubu belong to?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is listed as a member of Alliance for Democracy, Action Congress of Nigeria, All Progressives Congress on Wikidata.
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Sources: State House, Abuja (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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