Deputy governor of Kogi State

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.

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.