Vice President of Nigeria

Vice President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Seal of the Vice President of Nigeria
The Vice President of the Federal Republic
Incumbent
Kashim Shettima

since 29 May 2023
Executive Branch of the Federal Government
StyleMr. Vice President
His Excellency
The Honourable
AbbreviationVPFRN
Member ofFederal Executive Council
National Economic Council
National Security Council
ResidenceAkinola Aguda House
SeatAbuja, F.C.T.
NominatorPresidential candidate
AppointerDirect popular election
Term length4 years, renewable once
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Nigeria
Inaugural holderBabafemi Ogundipe (Military)
Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme (Elected)
Formation16 January 1966 (1966-01-16)
SuccessionFirst
Unofficial namesTHE VP
Salary12,126,000 annually[1]
Websitestatehouse.gov.ng

The Vice President of Nigeria is the second-in-command to the President of Nigeria in the Government of Nigeria. Officially styled Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the vice president is elected alongside the president in national elections. The office is currently held by Kashim Shettima.

  1. Ibeh, Nnenna (30 May 2015). "Buhari to earn N14 million as annual salary, allowances". Premium Times. Retrieved 30 May 2015.

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