| Name | Title | Took office | Assumed office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Feghabo | Administrator | 7 October 1996 | August 1998 | Military |
| Simeon Oduoye | Administrator | August 1998 | May 1999 | Military |
| Sam Egwu | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2007 | PDP |
| Martin Elechi | Governor | 29 May 2007 | 29 May 2015 | PDP |
| Dave Umahi | Governor | 29 May 2015 | 29 May 2023 | PDP APC January 2021 |
| Francis Nwifuru | Governor | 29 May 2023 | Incumbent | APC |