Second highest-ranking official in the executive branch of Adamawa State in Nigeria
Deputy Governor of Adamawa State
Seal of Adamawa State
Flag of Adamawa State
Incumbent Kaletapwa Farauta since 29 May 2023
Executive Branch of the Adamawa State Government
Style
Deputy Governor (informal)
Her Excellency (courtesy)
Status
Second highest executive branch officer
Member of
Adamawa State Executive Branch
Adamawa State Cabinet
Seat
Yola
Nominator
Gubernatorial candidate
Appointer
Direct popular election or, if vacant, Governor via House of Assembly confirmation
Term length
Four years renewable once
Constituting instrument
Constitution of Nigeria
Inaugural holder
Bello Tukur (Fourth Republic)
Succession
First
Website
adamawastate.gov.ng
The deputy governor of Adamawa State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Adamawa State, Nigeria, after the governor of Adamawa State, and ranks first in line of succession. The deputy governor is directly elected together with the governor to a four-year term of office.
Kaletapwa Farauta is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 29 May 2023.[1]
^"I will not fail you - Fintiri pledges to Adamawa residents". Businessday NG. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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