| Name | Title | Took office | Left office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melford Okilo | Governor | 1 October 1979 | 31 December 1983 | NPN |
| Rufus Ada George | Governor | January 1992 | 17 November 1993 | NRC |
| Peter Odili | Governor | 29 May 1999 | 29 May 2007 | PDP |
| Celestine Omehia | Governor | 29 May 2007 | 26 October 2007 | PDP |
| Chibuike Amaechi | Governor | 26 October 2007 | 29 May 2015 | PDP |
| Ezenwo Wike | Governor | 29 May 2015 | 29 May 2023 | PDP |
| Siminalayi Fubara | Governor | 29 May 2023 | Incumbent | PDP |