The following list shows all historical leaders of Nigeria starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.
In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.
Nigeria
President
Since May 29th, 2023
Nigeria
President
May 29th, 2015 to May 29th, 2023
Nigeria
President
May 6th, 2010 to May 29th, 2015
Nigeria
President
May 29th, 2007 to May 5th, 2010
Nigeria
President
May 29th, 1999 to May 29th, 2007
Nigeria
President
Jun 8th, 1998 to May 29th, 1999
Nigeria
Military Head of State
Nov 17th, 1993 to Jun 8th, 1998
Nigeria
Head of State
Aug 26th, 1993 to Nov 17th, 1993
Nigeria
President
Aug 27th, 1985 to Aug 26th, 1993
Nigeria
Military Head of State
Dec 31st, 1983 to Aug 27th, 1985
Nigeria
President
Oct 1st, 1979 to Dec 31st, 1983
Nigeria
President
Feb 13th, 1976 to Oct 1st, 1979
Nigeria
President
Jul 29th, 1975 to Feb 13th, 1976
Nigeria
President
Aug 1st, 1966 to Jul 29th, 1975
Nigeria
President
Jan 16th, 1966 to Jul 29th, 1966
Nigeria
President
Oct 1st, 1963 to Jan 16th, 1966
Nigeria
Queen
Oct 1st, 1960 to Oct 1st, 1963
