Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
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![]() Seal of the Vice President of Nigeria | |
Executive Branch of the Federal Government | |
Style | Mr. Vice President His Excellency The Honourable |
Abbreviation | VPFRN |
Member of | Federal Executive Council National Economic Council National Security Council |
Residence | Akinola Aguda House |
Seat | Abuja, F.C.T. |
Nominator | Presidential candidate |
Appointer | Direct popular election |
Term length | 4 years, renewable once |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Nigeria |
Inaugural holder | Babafemi Ogundipe (Military) Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme (Elected) |
Formation | 16 January 1966 |
Succession | First |
Unofficial names | THE VP |
Salary | ₦12,126,000 annually[1] |
Website | statehouse |
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.