This is a list of Governors of Northern Region, Nigeria. In May 1967 Northern Region was split into states - Benue-Plateau State, Kano State, Kwara State, North-Central State, North-Eastern State and North-Western State.
| Governor | Took Office | Left Office | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Bryan Sharwood-Smith | 1 October 1954 | 2 December 1957 | Colonial regime | |
| Sir Gawain Westray Bell | 2 December 1957 | 1962 | Colonial regime | |
| Alhaji Sir Kashim Ibrahim | 1962 | 16 Jan 1966 | ||
| Hassan Usman Katsina | 16 Jan 1966 | 27 May 1967 | Military |