Education qualifications are absolute requirements to occupy any political post in Nigeria. Politicians not only acquire the qualification for their aspiring posts but also add higher qualification to their education portfolio. The following current Governors are Ph.D holders: 1. Samuel Ortom (Benue State) Ortom was born 23 April 1961 in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Ortom attended St. John’s Primary School, Gboko but later moved to St. Catherine’s Primary School, Makurdi. He attended Idah Secondary Commercial College, Idah in Kogi State in 1976 but couldn’t finish due to financial reasons. He later obtained Diploma Certificates from Ahmadu