Second highest-ranking official in the executive branch of Abia State in Nigeria
The deputy governor of Abia State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Abia State, Nigeria, after the governor of Abia 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. 
Ikechukwu Emetu is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 29 May 2023.
Qualifications.
As in the case of the governor, in order to be qualified to be elected as deputy governor, a person must:
*be at least thirty-five (35) years of age;
*be a Nigerian citizen by birth;
*be a member of a political party with endorsement by that political party;
*have School Certificate or its equivalent.
Responsibilities.
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.
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