Aminu Abdullahi Alkali
Aminu Abdullahi Alkali | |
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| Born | July 3, 1961 Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Civil servant |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Known for | Deputy Governor of Taraba State |
Aminu Abdullahi Alkali (born 3 July 1961) is a Nigerian politician and ex-civil servant who has held the position of Deputy Governor of Taraba State since 29 May 2023.
Early life and education
Originating from Zing Local Government Area in Taraba State, Alkali completed his primary studies at St. Thomas Primary School, Zing in 1974, and proceeded to Government Secondary School, Jalingo, where he finished in 1979.
He obtained an Ordinary National Diploma from the College of Agriculture, Jalingo in 1982 and later acquired a Higher National Diploma in Farm Management from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria in 1986. His academic credentials also include an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration from ABU-Kongo Zaria earned in 1993, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration from Adamawa State Polytechnic, completed in 2009.
Civil service and career before politics
Alkali commenced his career in civil service in 1979 at Zing Local Government, which was then under Gongola State. Over time, he held various positions across all sixteen Local Government Areas within Taraba State. He eventually rose to the role of Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources within the state's local government service.
His professional efforts were centered on rural development projects, notably initiating local government farms and forming youth farmers’ clubs aimed at enhancing agricultural output and empowering communities throughout the state.
Political career
Alkali joined partisan politics as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In the 2023 gubernatorial election for Taraba State, he was chosen as the deputy to Agbu Kefas. Their joint ticket succeeded, leading to their inauguration on 29 May 2023.
In his capacity as Deputy Governor, Alkali acts as the state's second-highest executive official with responsibilities that include managing rural development programs, overseeing primary health care services, and coordinating agricultural policies at the local government level.
Health challenge and return to office
Toward the end of 2024, Alkali went on medical leave overseas, which generated rumors about a possible replacement. However, the state authorities clarified that no replacement procedure had been initiated and confirmed that Alkali retained his position as Deputy Governor. He made his return to Jalingo in August 2025 and promptly resumed his official responsibilities.