Deputy Governor of Jigawa State

The deputy governor of Jigawa State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Jigawa State, Nigeria, after the governor of Jigawa 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.

Aminu Usman is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 29 May 2023.

Qualifications
As in the case of the Governor, in order to be qualified to be elected as Deputy Governor, a person must:


 * be at least thirty-five (35) years of age;
 * be a Nigerian citizen by birth;
 * be a member of a political party with endorsement by that political party;
 * have School Certificate or its equivalent.

Responsibilities
The Deputy Governor assists the Governor in exercising primary assignments and is also eligible to replace a dead, impeached, absent or ill Governor as required by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.

Oath of office
The oath of office is administered by the Chief Judge of the State or any Judge appointed to act in his stead. It's the same oath taken by the Vice President of Nigeria and Commissioners serving in the state

Tenure
The Deputy Governor is elected through popular vote on a ticket with the Governor for a term of four years. They may be re-elected for a second term but may not serve for more than two consecutive terms.