Placid Njoku (born 10 February 1947) is a Nigerian professor and politician who served as the deputy governor of Imo State from 2020 to 2024.

[1] He assumed office alongside his running mate Hope Uzodimma (the governor) by the verdict of the Supreme Court annulling the election of incumbent Emeka Ihedioha.

[2][3] Njoku earlier served as the first Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Abia State.

[4] He is a native of Ikeduru LGA in Owerri, Imo State.

[6] Placid Njoku was chosen as a running-mate by Hope Uzodimma amongst four other candidates in the Imo State APC.