Shuaibu Salisu | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Ogun Cetral | |
| Assumed office 11 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ibikunle Amosun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ijebu-Igbo,Ogun State,Nigeria |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Profession | Public Servant,Business man,Politician |
Shuaib Afolabi Salisu is a Nigerian senator for Ogun West constituency of Ogun State since 2023. [1] He previously served as the Chief of staff to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state from 2019 to 2023. [2] [3]
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