Salifu Joel
● Currently in Office📅 Tenure in Office
Salifu Joel has been serving as deputy governor of kogi state of Kogi State since January 27, 2024, under the APC Party.
👤 About Salifu Joel
Comrade Salifu Joel (born ~1967) is the current Deputy Governor of Kogi State. He assumed office on 27 January 2024 alongside Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Known for his commitment to peace, unity, and development, he actively engages communities across the state’s diverse senatorial zones.
📋 Personal Information
| Full name | Salifu Joel |
| Title / Role | Deputy Governor of Kogi State |
| State | Kogi State |
| Party | APC |
| Date of birth | January 1, 1967 (59 years old) |
| Education | Higher education and political/administrative training |
| In office since | January 27, 2024 |
| Geopolitical zone | NC |
🏆 Key Achievements
Deputy Governor since January 2024. Comrade and grassroots mobilizer supporting Governor Ododo’s agenda.
🏛 Role of the Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State assists the governor in the executive administration of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the deputy governor is elected on the same ticket as the governor and constitutionally succeeds to the governorship if the governor is incapacitated, impeached, resigns or passes away.
Salifu Joel serves as deputy governor under Governor the Governor , having assumed office on January 27, 2024.