J.K. Clackson BSc., O.B.E.

Director 1947 - 1961

A.W. Ireland

Director 1961 - 1963

Flying Officer N. A. Akingbehin M.F.R, M.B.R.

FIrst Nigerian Director Mar. 1963- Sept. 1969

Mr. M.C. Abayomi O.F.R,,Bsc,(MC GILL),F.R. MET.S

Director Sept. 1969 - May 1983

Mr Isacc Oti Emore Bsc. London

Director Mar. 1984 - Nov. 1987

Mr Joseph A. Adejokun

Director Sept. 1987 - April 1993

Alhaji R.R Rufai

Director Jul. 1993 - Dec 1994

Alhaji Salahu Yusuf

Director Sept. 1995 - Nov. 2001

Chief Lihwu Eugene Akeh

Director General Nov. 2001 - May 2007

Engr Jide Adeniji

Ag Director General/CEO May 2007 - Jun 2007

Dr. Anthony Anuforum

Director General/CEO Jun 2007 - Jan 2017

Prof. Sani Abubakar Mashi

Director General/CEO Jan 2017 - Mar. 2021

Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu

Director General/CEO Mar. 2021 - Dec 2023