# The Presidency and Executive Structure

> Nigeria's executive branch is headed by an elected President who serves as Head of State, Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief under Chapter VI of the 1999 Constitution, assisted by a Vice-President and a Federal Executive Council of ministers appointed under the federal character principle. Bola Tinubu has held the office since his inauguration on 29 May 2023, with Kashim Shettima as Vice-President.

**Category:** Politics & Government · **Updated:** 2026-07-26 19:36:35 · **Canonical:** https://nigeriastuff.org/a/nigerian-presidency

## Key facts
- **Constitutional basis:** Chapter VI, Part I, Sections 130–152, 1999 Constitution
- **Head of the executive:** President — Head of State, Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief (Section 130(2))
- **Term of office:** 4 years, renewable once (Section 137/ 143 framework)
- **Incumbent President (as of 2026):** Bola Ahmed Tinubu, inaugurated 29 May 2023
- **Incumbent Vice-President (as of 2026):** Kashim Shettima
- **Federal Executive Council:** Ministers appointed under Sections 147–148, one per state minimum for federal character
- **Removal procedure:** Impeachment for gross misconduct, Section 143
- **As of:** 23 July 2026

## Sources
- Chapter 6, Part 1, Section 130-152: The Executive — LawGlobal Hub (https://www.lawglobalhub.com/section-130-152/)
- Chapter 1, Part 2, Section 5: Executive Powers — Nigerian Constitution (nigerian-constitution.com, text of the 1999 Constitution as amended) (https://nigerian-constitution.com/chapter-1-part-2-section-5-executive-powers/)
- Office of the President — State House, Abuja (Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria) (https://statehouse.gov.ng/presidency/office-of-the-president/)
- Gbajabiamila resumes as Tinubu's Chief of Staff June 14, Tinubu names Akume SGF — Punch Nigeria (https://punchng.com/gbajabiamila-resumes-as-tinubus-chief-of-staff-june-14-tinubu-names-akume-sgf/)
- Tinubu Approves Minor Cabinet Reshuffle As Edun, Dangiwa Leave FEC — Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation (https://fmino.gov.ng/tinubu-approves-minor-cabinet-reshuffle-as-edun-dangiwa-leave-fec/)
- Chapter 6, Part 1, Section 143: Removal of President from office — Nigerian Constitution (nigerian-constitution.com, text of the 1999 Constitution as amended) (https://nigerian-constitution.com/chapter-6-part-1-section-143-removal-of-president-from-office/)
- Chapter 6, Part 1, Section 135: Tenure of Office of President — Nigerian Constitution (nigerian-constitution.com, text of the 1999 Constitution as amended) (https://nigerian-constitution.com/chapter-6-part-1-section-135-tenure-of-office-of-president/)
- How Long Does Nigeria's President Serve? Term Length, Tenure & Elections — Nigeria Housing Market (guides) (https://www.nigeriahousingmarket.com/guides/nigeria-presidential-term)

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