| Governor of Northern Nigeria |
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Incumbent
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| Regional Government of Northern Nigeria | |
| Style | Mr Governor |
| Residence | Arewa House |
| Seat | Kaduna |
| Appointer | People of Northern Nigeria |
| Term length | Four years renewable once |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution and Laws of Northern Nigeria |
| Formation | January 1, 1897 |
| First holder |
Frederick John Dealtry Lugard January 1, 1897 |
The Governor of Northern Nigeria is head of State of Northern Nigeria, The office was first established on January 1, 1897 with instruments from Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.