Leo Segun Ajiborisha (1991-1992): The first military administrator, appointed by General Ibrahim Babangida. He oversaw the transition to civilian rule.
Isiaka Adeleke (1992-1993): The first civilian governor, elected under the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He was removed from office by the military government in November 1993.
Anthony Udofia (1993-1996): The second military administrator, appointed by General Sani Abacha. He continued overseeing the transition.
Anthony Obi (1996-1998): The third military administrator, appointed by General Sani Abacha.
Theophilus Bamgboye (1998-1999): The fourth military administrator, appointed by General Abdulsalami Abubakar.
Bisi Akande (1999-2003): The first executive governor under the Fourth Republic, elected under the Alliance for Democracy (AD). He focused on pro-poor policies and education.
Olagunsoye Oyinlola (2003-2007): The second executive governor under the Fourth Republic, elected under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Known for infrastructure development and agricultural initiatives.
Adesoji Rauf Aregbesola (2010-2018): The third executive governor under the Fourth Republic, elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recognized for educational reforms and social welfare programs.
Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola (2018-2022): The fourth executive governor under the Fourth Republic, elected under APC. Known for continuing the policies of his predecessor.
Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke (2022-present): A philanthropist and community leader, Adeleke won the governorship election under the PDP after previously being a member of the APC.