The Kwara State Executive Council (also known as the Cabinet of Kwara State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Kwara State headed by the Governor of Kwara State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides.
Functions edit
The Executive Council exists to advise and direct the Governor. Their appointment as members of the Executive Council gives them the authority to execute power over their fields.
Current cabinet edit
The current Executive Council[1] is serving under the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration.
Principal Officers edit
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Governor | Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman[2] |
| Deputy Governor | Kayode Alabi[3] |
| Secretary to the State Government | Mamman Saba Jibril |
| Head of Service | Oluwole Modupe |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | Risikat Babalola |
| Senior Advisor and Counsellor | Kale Belgore |
Commissioners edit
In January 2021, AbdulRazaq dismissed all commissioners and ordered the outgoing appointees to hand over to the top civil service officer in their ministries.[4]
Special Advisers edit
Special Advisers edit
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Special Adviser, Political | Saadu Salaudeen |
| Special Adviser, Health | Adekunle David Dunmade |
| Special Adviser, Security | Salihu Tunde Bello |
| Special Adviser, Special Duties | Yinka Aluko |
| Special Adviser, Sports and Youth Development | Attahiru Ibrahim |
Senior Special Assistants edit
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Senior Special Assistant, M&E | Mohammed Onikola Oyawoye |
| Senior Special Assistant, SDGs | Dr Jamila Bio Ibrahim |
| Senior Special Assistant on Job Creation | Barr.Aliyu Alhassan |
| Senior Special Assistant, Youth Engagements | Kaosarah Adeyi |
| Senior Special Assistant, GIS | Abdulmutalib Shittu |
| Senior Special Assistant, Women Empowerment | Aisha Bolanle Ismail |
| Senior Special Assistant, Religion | Reverend (Dr.) S. O Adedayo |
Permanent Secretaries edit
Permanent Secretaries for Ministerial Departments edit
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Permanent Secretary for Agriculture & Rural Development | Mohammed Mero |
| Permanent Secretary for Enterprise | Bayo Onimago |
| Permanent Secretary for Education & Human Capital Development | Maryam A. Garba |
| Permanent Secretary for Energy | |
| Permanent Secretary for Environment & Forestry | A. E. Afolabi |
| Permanent Secretary for Finance | Razaq Folorunsho |
| Permanent Secretary for Health | Ayo Yusuf |
| Permanent Secretary for Housing & Urban Development | K. S. Amosa |
| Permanent Secretary for Industry & Solid Minerals Development | Ajibike Kabiti |
| Permanent Secretary for Communications | R. F. Ajiboye |
| Permanent Secretary for Justice | F. D. Lawal |
| Permanent Secretary for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Community Development | S. K. Mohammed |
| Permanent Secretary for Social Development & Culture | Mustapha Abdulganiyu |
| Permanent Secretary for Sports & Youth Development | Ayobola Samuel |
| Permanent Secretary for Tertiary Education | J. A. B. Haruna |
| Permanent Secretary for Water Resources | Erubu Oba Zubair |
| Permanent Secretary for Women Affairs | V. O. Abioye |
| Permanent Secretary for Works & Transport | Amuda Qazeem Alabi |
| Permanent Secretary for the Accountant General's Office | Suleiman Ishola |
| Permanent Secretary for the State Auditor-General | Adeyeye O. Samuel |
| Permanent Secretary for the Local Government Auditor-General | Hajia Remi Sulyman |
Permanent Secretaries for Extra-Ministerial Departments edit
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Permanent Secretary for Political, Cabinet & Special Services | Kikelomo Grillo |
| Permanent Secretary for General Services | A.R Ayinla |
| Permanent Secretary for Establishment & Training | Abubakar B. M |
| Permanent Secretary for Service Welfare | Oluwole Dupe |
| Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service Commission | Mustapha Abdullahi |
| Permanent Secretary for the Teaching Service Commission | M. Y AbdulRahman |
| Permanent Secretary for State Universal Basic Education | Oladimeji Dasuki |
| Permanent Secretary for the Local Government Service Commission | AbdulRahman Sidiq |
| Permanent Secretary for the Government House | F. A. Adebiyi |
| Permanent Secretary for the Kwara House of Assembly | S. A. Okedare |
| Permanent Secretary for the Bureau of Statistics | Nasiru Ibrahim |
| Permanent Secretary for the Kwara Liaison Office, Abuja | Abubakar Ishiak |
References edit
- ^ "Secretary to the State Government". Government of Kwara State. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "Executive Governor".
- ^ "Deputy Governor".
- ^ "Kwara governor dissolves cabinet, retains SSG". Premium Times. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
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