Salifou Modi

Salifou Modi
ساليفو مودي
Salifou Modi in 2023
Vice President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland
Assumed office
28 July 2023
PresidentAbdourahamane Tchiani
Preceded byOffice created
Nigerien Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates
In office
1 June 2023 – 31 July 2023
PresidentMohamed Bazoum
Chief of Staff of the Niger Armed Forces
In office
13 January 2020 – 31 March 2023
PresidentMahamadou Issoufou
Mohamed Bazoum
Preceded byAhmed Mohamed
Succeeded byAbdou Sidikou Issa
Personal details
Born (1962-10-12) 12 October 1962
Military service
AllegianceNiger
National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland
Branch/serviceNiger Army
RankGeneral of the Army
Battles/wars2023 Nigerien coup d'état
2023 Nigerien crisis
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Salifou Modi (Arabic: ساليفو مودي, romanizedSālyfw Mwdy; born 12 October 1962) is a Nigerien military officer who has been the Vice President of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland since 2023. Modi was a member of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy and participated in the coup against President Mohamed Bazoum. Prior to his vice presidency he was chief of staff of the Niger Armed Forces and ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.