Second highest-ranking official in the executive branch of Kogi State in Nigeria
Deputy Governor of Kogi State
Flag of Kogi State
Incumbent Salifu Joel since 27 January 2024
Executive Branch of the Kogi State Government
Style
Deputy Governor (informal)
His Excellency (courtesy)
Status
Second highest executive branch officer
Member of
Kogi State Executive Branch
Kogi State Cabinet
Seat
Lokoja
Nominator
Gubernatorial candidate
Appointer
Direct popular election or, if vacant, Governor via House of Assembly confirmation
Term length
Four years renewable once
Constituting instrument
Constitution of Nigeria
Inaugural holder
Patrick Adaba (Fourth Republic)
Succession
First
Website
kogistate.gov.ng
The deputy governor of Kogi State is the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the government of Kogi State, Nigeria, after the governor of Kogi 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.
Salifu Joel is the current deputy governor, having assumed office on 27 January 2024.[1]
^Akinfehinwa, John (27 January 2024). "BREAKING: Usman Ahmed Ododo Sworn in as Kogi State Governor". Daily Post. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
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