Joel Afolabi Ogundeji
Former Deputy Governor, Kwara State
Peoples Democratic Party Kwara State
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Joel Afolabi Ogundeji served as Deputy Governor of Kwara State from 2003 to 2011 under Governor Bukola Saraki, representing the PDP. A seasoned public administrator and technocrat, Ogundeji rose through the ranks of the Kwara State civil service to become a multi-sectoral permanent secretary before transitioning into political office. He is now retired from public service but remains respected for his quiet, technocratic approach to governance.
Education
- Government Secondary School, Omu-Aran (WASC)
- University of Ibadan – B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics
- University of Ilorin – MPA (Master of Public Administration)
Professional Background
- Civil servant in Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture
- Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education
- Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health
- Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance
- Deputy Governor, Kwara State (2003–2011)