President of Nigeria

Head of state and government of Nigeria

President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Incumbent
Bola Ahmed Tinubu

since 29 May 2023

* Executive Branch of the Federal Government
* Office of the President

Style| Mr. President
His Excellency
Type|

* Head of state
* Head of government
* Commander-in-chief

Abbreviation| POFRON
Member of|

* Federal Executive Council
* Council of State
* National Security Council
* National Defence Council

Residence| Aso Rock Presidential Villa
Seat| Abuja, F.C.T.
Appointer| Direct popular election or via succession from vice presidency
Term length| Four years,
renewable once
Constituting instrument| Constitution of Nigeria
Formation| 1 October 1963
(61 years ago) (1963-10-01)
First holder| Nnamdi Azikiwe
Salary| ₦500,000,000/US$ 310,774 annually[1][2]
Website| www.statehouse.gov.ng
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The president of Nigeria, officially the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The president directs the executive branch of the Federal Government and is the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

The offices, powers, and titles of the head of state and the head of government were officially merged into the office of the presidency under the 1979 Constitution of Nigeria.

Executive power is vested in the president. The power includes the execution and enforcement of federal law and the responsibility to appoint federal executive, diplomatic, regulatory, and judicial officers. Based on constitutional provisions empowering the president to appoint and receive ambassadors and conclude treaties with foreign powers, and on subsequent laws enacted by the House, the presidency has primary responsibility for conducting foreign policy.[3]

The president also plays a leading role in federal legislation and domestic policymaking. As part of the system of separation of powers, the Constitution gives the president the power to sign or veto federal legislation. Presidents are typically viewed as leaders of their political parties, major policy making is significantly shaped by the outcome of presidential elections. The president is directly elected in national elections to a four-year term, along with the vice president.

Bola Tinubu is the 16th and current president of Nigeria, having assumed office on 29 May 2023.[4][5]

## History

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### Ceremonial presidency and the First Republic (1963–1966)

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On 1 October 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. An all-Nigerian Executive Council was headed by the prime minister, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. On 16 November 1960, Nnamdi Azikiwe became the first governor-general of a federation of three regions of the north, east and west, with Lagos as the Federal Capital. Each of the regions was headed by a premier with a governor as ceremonial head. The governors and governor-general represented the queen of Nigeria, Elizabeth II. On 1 October 1963, Nigeria became a federal republic thereby abolishing its monarchy, but remained a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. An amendment to the 1960 Independence Constitution replaced the office of the governor-general with that of the president. Nnamdi Azikwe was sworn into that office on 1 October 1963.[6] The office at that time was primarily ceremonial, and the main duties of the president were on such things as receiving foreign dignitaries and opening Parliament.

### Military rule (1966–1979)

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In a January 1966 failed coup d'état, a group of army officers, led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu, overthrew the federal and regional governments, killed the prime minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, and tried to take control of the government. Nzeogwu was countered, captured, and imprisoned by the Army general officer commanding Major General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. Aguiyi-Ironsi was named Military Head of State.[7]

In July 1966, a group of northern army officers revolted against the government, killed General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, and appointed the army chief of staff, Lieutenant Colonel Yakubu Gowon as the head of the new military government.[8]

In 1975, General Yakubu Gowon was deposed and Brigadier Murtala Mohammed was made head of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria until his assassination in 1976.[9] Upon his death, the chief-of-staff, Supreme Headquarters (equivalent to a vice president) General Olusegun Obasanjo assumed office as head of state in a meeting of the Supreme Military Council, keeping the chain of command established by General Murtala Muhammed in place. General Obasanjo was responsible for completing the democratic transition begun by his predecessor, which culminated in an election in August 1979.[10]

In 1979, Nigeria adopted a federal presidential constitution. The presidency became an executive post, with powers similar to those of its American counterpart. The legislature was a bicameral National Assembly, comprising a Senate and House of Representatives.

### Second Republic (1979–1983)

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On 1 October 1979, after more than 13 years of military rule, Nigeria returned to democratic rule. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Shehu Shagari became the first democratically elected president.[11]

### Military rule (1983–1999)

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On 31 December 1983, the military overthrew the Second Republic. Major General Muhammadu Buhari emerged as the chairman of the Supreme Military Council (SMC), the new head of state.[12]

In August 1985, General Buhari's government was peacefully overthrown by the Army chief of staff, Major General Ibrahim Babangida. Babangida became the president and chairman of the Armed Forces Ruling Council.

On 26 August 1993, General Babangida stepped down and chose an interim government to replace him. Ernest Shonekan was named as interim head of state.[13] General Sani Abacha seized power from Shonekan on 17 November 1993, and became head of state and chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council.[14]

On 8 June 1998, General Abacha died at the presidential villa in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.[15][16][17][18][19][20] Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar became the new head of state and chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council.[21][22][20][23]

### Fourth Republic (1999–present)

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On 29 May 1999, General Abdulsalami Abubakar stepped down,[24] and handed over power to a former military head of state, Olusegun Obasanjo, after being elected some months prior. Obasanjo served two terms in office.

On 29 May 2007, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 13th head of state completing the first successful transition of power, from one democratically elected president to another in Nigeria.[25][26][27] Yar'Adua died on 5 May 2010 at the presidential villa, in Abuja, Nigeria, becoming the second head of state to die there after General Sani Abacha.[28][29][30][31][32][33][34]

On 6 May 2010, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 14th head of state.[35][36][37][38][39][40]

On 29 May 2015, Muhammadu Buhari, a former military head of state was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 15th head of state after winning the general election.[41][42][43][44][45][46] He also served two terms in office.

On 29 May 2023, Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 16th head of state after winning the 2023 Nigerian general election.[47]

## Selection process

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### Electoral system

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The president of Nigeria is elected using a modified two-round system with up to three rounds. To be elected in the first round, a candidate must receive a plurality of the votes, as well as over 25% of the vote in at least 24 of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. If no candidate passes this threshold, a second round will be held between the top candidate and the next candidate to have received a majority of votes in the highest number of states. In the second round, a candidate still must receive the most votes, as well as over 25% of the vote in at least 24 of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in order to be elected. If neither candidate passes this threshold, a third round will be held, where a simple majority of the votes is required to be elected.[48]

Presidential candidates run for office with a running mate, their party's candidate for vice president.

### Eligibility

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Chapter VI, Part I, Section 131 of the constitution states that a person may be qualified for election of the office of the president if:[49]

* They are a citizen of Nigeria by birth;
* They have attained the age of 35 years (40 before 2018[50]);
* They are a member of a political party and are sponsored by that political party;
* They have been educated up to at least School Certificate level or its equivalent.

A person who meets the above qualifications is still disqualified from holding the office of the president if:

* They have voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a country other than Nigeria (except in such cases as may be prescribed by the National Assembly) or they have made a declaration of allegiance to such other country;
* They have been elected to such office at any two previous elections;
* Under the law in any part of Nigeria, they are adjudged to be a lunatic or otherwise declared to be of unsound mind;
* They are under a sentence of death imposed by any competent court of law or tribunal in Nigeria or a sentence of imprisonment or fine for any offence involving dishonesty or fraud or for any other offence, imposed on them by any court or tribunal or substituted by a competent authority for any other sentence imposed on them by such a court or tribunal;
* Within a period of less than ten years before the date of the election to the office of President they have been convicted and sentenced for an offence involving dishonesty or they have been found guilty of the contravention of the Code of Conduct;
* They are an undischarged bankrupt, having been adjudged or otherwise declared bankrupt under any law in force in Nigeria or any other country;
* Being a person employed in the civil or public service of the Federation or of any State, they have not resigned, withdrawn or retired from the employment at least thirty days before the date of the election; or
* They are a member of any secret society;
* They have been indicted for embezzlement or fraud by a Judicial Commission of Inquiry or an Administrative Panel of Inquiry or a Tribunal set up under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act, a Tribunals of Inquiry law or any other law by the federal or state government which indictment has been accepted by the federal or state government, respectively;
* They have presented a forged certificate[clarification needed] to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

### Inauguration

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Main article: Nigerian presidential inauguration

#### Oath of office

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The Constitution of Nigeria specifies an oath of office for the president of the federation. The oath is administered by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria or the person for the time being appointed to exercise the functions of that office:[51]

> I do solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I will discharge my duties to the best of my ability, faithfully and in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will strive to preserve the Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions; that I will to the best of my ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that I will abide by the Code of Conduct contained in the Fifth Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; that in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will; that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President; and that I will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of Nigeria. So help me God.

## Powers

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### List of presidential appointments

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*   *   * Secretary to the Government of the Federation
* Members of Federal Executive Council
* The High Command of the Armed Forces
* Chief of Staff to the President
* Presidential aides
* Presidential press secretary
* Heads of Federal Departments and Agencies
* Heads of diplomatic missions of Nigeria

### Commander-in-chief

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The president of Nigeria bears ultimate authority over the Nigerian Armed Forces as its commander-in-chief, in which the president issues military directives, makes defence policy and appoints the high command like the Chief of Defence Staff.

### Foreign policy

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The president determines the foreign relations of Nigeria, and represents the state in international relations, conducts negotiations and signs ratification documents.

### Ceremonial duties

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The president is an ex officio grand commander in the Order of the Federal Republic.

## Term duration

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There is a four year tenure with a two-term limit for the president in the Constitution of Nigeria. There was an attempt to modify the term limits in 2006 for Obasanjo, but it did not materialize.[52]

## Residence

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The president of Nigeria lives and works in the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.

## Protection

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The protection of the President of Nigeria is coordinated by multiple agencies, primarily the State Security Service (SSS), the Presidential Guards Brigade, and the Nigerian Air Force. These agencies receive additional support from specialized units within the Nigeria Police Force.

State Security Service (SSS)
The SSS is responsible for the personal protection of senior government officials and other designated individuals, including:

* The President and Vice President
* The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives
* The Chief Justice of Nigeria
* State Governors and Deputy Governors
* Former Presidents and their spouses
* Immediate family members of the above-listed officials
* Selected candidates for the offices of President, Vice President, and Governor
* Visiting foreign heads of state and government

Additionally, the SSS provides protection to all individuals in the presidential line of succession.

Presidential Guards Brigade
The Presidential Guards Brigade, also known as the Brigade of Guards, is a specialized unit of the Nigerian Army tasked with:

* Securing the President, the Presidential Villa (Aso Rock), and official guests
* Protecting the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from threats such as sabotage, terrorism, and other forms of targeted violence
* Conducting counterintelligence operations within its jurisdiction
* Supporting internal security and military operations in the FCT
* Performing ceremonial roles during official functions
* Managing crowd control during public events and emergencies

This brigade operates outside the conventional military command structure and reports directly to the presidency.[53]

Security During Transit

* Airborne Security:

When the President is traveling by air, security is coordinated between the Nigerian Air Force and the SSS. The Air Force manages the presidential aircraft, airspace surveillance, and aerial defense, while the SSS provides onboard protection.

* Ground Security:

During land-based movements, the SSS oversees the President’s security, utilizing a fleet of armored vehicles for secure transportation during both official and private engagements. The Nigerian Air Force may provide aerial surveillance and support during these movements.

Presidential Motorcade
The presidential motorcade typically includes around 30 vehicles, organized to ensure secure and efficient movement.[54] Common components include:

* Police motorcycles and lead vehicles for route clearing
* SUVs transporting SSS personnel, senior aides, and electronic countermeasure systems
* Armed response units from the SSS and the Presidential Guards Brigade
* Communications vehicles
* Press vans for accredited media
* An ambulance for medical emergencies

Responsibility for vehicle maintenance is divided between agencies: the SSS manages the President’s main vehicles, while the Presidential Guards Brigade is responsible for supporting convoy vehicles.

## Transport

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Further information: Nigerian Presidential Transport Fleet

Nigerian Presidential Jet Airbus A330-243 (NAF-001)

During land-based movements, the State Security Service (SSS) is responsible for the President’s security, supported by a fleet of armored vehicles used for both official and private engagements. The Nigerian Air Force may provide aerial surveillance and support when required. Close protection is carried out by SSS personnel, in coordination with the Presidential Guards Brigade and specialized units of the Mobile Police Force.

Historically, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has served as the most commonly used state car due to its combination of cutting-edge security features and executive-level comfort.[55]

However, following his inauguration in 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu opted for an armored Cadillac Escalade as his official vehicle.[54] The Nigerian Air Force provides for the aerial transport of the president. As at 2024, the presidential air fleet consists of:

a. A Boeing Business Jet (BBJ 737)

b. A Dassault Falcon 7X Jet

c. Two Gulfstream Jets (500 and 550)

d. Two AW-189 helicopters[56][57]

e. Two AW-139 helicopters[58]

F. Airbus A330

## See also

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* Nigeria portal
* Politics portal

* List of governors and governors-general of Nigeria
* List of presidents of Nigeria
* Nigerian presidential inauguration
* Nigerian Presidential Transport Fleet
* Prime Minister of Nigeria
* List of Nigerian heads of state by age

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* Oodua Peoples Congress
* Female genital mutilation
* Gender inequality
* Health
* Languages
* Polygamy
* Poverty
* Prostitution
* Protests
* Refugees
* Social class
* Slavery
* Sustainable Development Goals
* Water supply and sanitation
* Women
* Youth

* Conflicts

* Communal conflicts in Nigeria (Herder–farmer conflicts in Nigeria)
* Islamist insurgency
* Niger Delta conflicts
* 2016 conflict

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Culture|

* Anthem
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* Coat of arms
* Cuisine
* Flag
* List of Nigerians
* Literature
* Media
* Music
* Public holidays
* Religion (Sharia)
* Smoking
* Sport
* Traditional
* Video gaming

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* Index

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Heads of state and government of Africa

Heads of state|

| UN member states|

* Algeria
* Angola
* Benin
* Botswana
* Burkina Faso
* Burundi
* Cameroon
* Cape Verde
* Central African Republic
* Chad
* Comoros
* Democratic Republic of the Congo
* Republic of the Congo
* Djibouti
* Egypt
* Equatorial Guinea
* Eritrea
* Eswatini
* Ethiopia
* Gabon
* The Gambia
* Ghana
* Guinea
* Guinea-Bissau
* Ivory Coast
* Kenya
* Lesotho
* Liberia
* Libya
* Madagascar
* Malawi
* Mali
* Mauritania
* Mauritius
* Morocco
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* Niger
* Nigeria
* Rwanda
* São Tomé and Príncipe
* Senegal
* Seychelles
* Sierra Leone
* Somalia
* South Africa
* South Sudan
* Sudan
* Tanzania
* Togo
* Tunisia
* Uganda
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe

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Other states|

* Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
* Somaliland

Heads of government|

| UN member states|

* Algeria
* Angola
* Benin
* Botswana
* Burkina Faso
* Burundi
* Cameroon
* Cape Verde
* Central African Republic
* Chad
* Comoros
* Democratic Republic of the Congo
* Republic of the Congo
* Djibouti
* Egypt
* Equatorial Guinea
* Eritrea
* Eswatini
* Ethiopia
* Gabon
* The Gambia
* Ghana
* Guinea
* Guinea-Bissau
* Ivory Coast
* Kenya
* Lesotho
* Liberia
* Libya
* Madagascar
* Malawi
* Mali
* Mauritania
* Mauritius
* Morocco
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* Niger
* Nigeria
* Rwanda
* São Tomé and Príncipe
* Senegal
* Seychelles
* Sierra Leone
* Somalia
* South Africa
* South Sudan
* Sudan
* Tanzania
* Togo
* Tunisia
* Uganda
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe

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Other states|

* Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
* Somaliland

Defunct states
and governments|

* Ashanti Empire
* Monarch
* Benin
* Prime Minister
* Burundi
* King
* Central African Empire
* Emperor
* Dahomey
* King
* Egypt
* Muhammad Ali dynasty
* Monarch
* Ethiopia
* Emperor
* list
* The Gambia
* Prime Minister
* Ghana
* Prime Minister
* Kenya
* Prime Minister
* Kingdom of Kongo
* Monarch
* list
* Malawi
* Prime Minister
* Merina Kingdom
* Monarch
* Nigeria
* Prime Minister
* Orange Free State
* State President
* Rwanda
* King
* South African Republic
* State President
* South Africa
* Governor-General
* State President
* Prime Minister
* Tunisia
* Bey
* Zanzibar
* Sultan
* Prime Minister
* Zambia
* Prime Minister
* Zimbabwe
* Prime Minister
* Zulu Kingdom
* King

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