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2023 outgoing governors and debts they might be leaving behind

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Come May 29, 2023, some Nigerian states will have new governors assume office. This article explores how much revenue and debts these outgoing governors will be leaving behind compared to what they inherited on the assumption of office.

The list is curated from data compiled by StatiSense.

1. Okezie Ikpeazu – Abia

Governor Okezie Ikpeazu is expected to hand over power to Alex Otti, governor-elect.

Debt

  • December 2015 – $40.5 billion
  • December 2022 – N146 billion

2. Udom Emmanuel – Akwa Ibom

Udom Emmanuel is expected to hand over the governorship seat of Akwa Ibom to Umo Eno.

  • December 2015 – N156.4 billion
  • December 2022 – N239.4 billion

3. Samuel Ortom – Benue

Samuel Ortom will be handing over the governorship power of Benue state to Hyacinth Alia.

  • December 2015 – N45.9 billion
  • December 2022 – N154.7 billion

4. Ben Ayade – Cross River

Ben Ayade will vacate the governorship seat of Cross River to the governor-elect, Bassey Otu.

  • December 2015 – N138.4 billion
  • December 2022 – N291.1 billion

5. Ifeanyi Okowa – Delta

The governor-elect, Sheriff Oborevwori, will replace Ifeanyi Okowa.

  • December 2015 – N327.1 billion
  • December 2022 – N331.1 billion

6. Dave Umahi – Ebonyi

Dave Umahi is expected to step down as governor of Ebonyi state, come May 29 for Francis Nwifuru to take over.

  • December 2015 – N42.1 billion
  • December 2022 – N102.7 billion

7. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi – Enugu

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is expected to vacate office after his tenure expires, while Peter Mbah will take over.

  • December 2015 – N42.1 billion
  • December 2022 – N102.7 billion

8. Muhammad Badaru Abubakar – Jigawa

  • December 2015 – N27.9 billion
  • December 2022 – N146 billion

9. Nasir el-Rufai – Kaduna

  • December 2015 – N87.9 billion
  • December 2022 – N340 billion

10. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje – Kano

  • December 2015 – N74.7 billion
  • December 2022 – N167.5 billion

11. Aminu Bello Masari – Katsina

  • December 2015 – N23.6 billion
  • December 2022 – N86.5 billion

12. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu – Kebbi

  • December 2015 – N71.4 billion
  • December 2022 – N79.9 billion

13. Abubakar Sani Bello – Niger

  • December 2015 – N29 billion
  • December 2022 – N126.6 billion

14. Simon Lalong – Plateau

  • December 2015 – N101.3 billion
  • December 2022 – N163.5 billion

15. Nyesom Wike – Rivers

  • December 2015 – N142.8 billion
  • December 2022 – N264.5 billion

16. Aminu Tambuwal – Sokoto

  • December 2015 – N31.5 billion
  • December 2022 – N108.8 billion

17. Bello Muhammad Matwalle – Zamfara

  • December 2015 – N71.9 billion
  • December 2022 – N125.1 billion.
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