The deputy governor of Plateau State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Plateau State, Nigeria, after the governor of Plateau State, and ranks first in line of succession. The deputy governor is directly elected together with the governor to a four-year term of office.
Josephine Piyo is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 29 May 2023.
As in the case of the governor, in order to be qualified to be elected as deputy governor, a person must:
The deputy governor assists the governor in exercising primary assignments and is also eligible to replace a dead, impeached, absent or ill Governor as required by the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.