Salou Djibo

Salou Djibo
Djibo in 2010
8th President of Niger
as Chairman of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy
In office
18 February 2010  7 April 2011
Prime MinisterMahamadou Danda
Preceded byMamadou Tandja (President)
Succeeded byMahamadou Issoufou (President)
Personal details
Born (1965-04-15) 15 April 1965
Namaro, Niger
Political partyPeace Justice Progress
Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy
SpouseFati Alzouma Djobo Salou
Military service
Allegiance Niger
Branch/service Niger Army
RankArmy corps general

Salou Djibo (born 15 April 1965) is a Nigerien Army officer. After President Mamadou Tandja's attempts to remain in power beyond his term, Djibo led the military coup of 18 February 2010 that ousted Tandja, after which he became the head of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy. The Supreme Council returned power to a new civil government after the 2011 elections.