Executive Council of Akwa Ibom State

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The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Akwa Ibom State) is a governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Akwa Ibom State headed by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government,Chief of Staff to the Governor, Head of Civil Service, Deputy Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides.

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Functions

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

The current Executive Council [1] is serving under the Umo Bassey Eno administration.

OfficeIncumbent
Governor Umo Bassey Eno [2]
Deputy Governor Sen. Akon Eyakenyi [3]
Secretary to the State Government Prince Enobong Uwah [4]
Head of Civil ServiceEffiong Edem Essien [5]
Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-GeneralUko Essien Udom, SAN [6]
Commissioner of AgricultureDr. Offiong Offor [7]
Commissioner of FinanceNsikan Linus Nkan [8]
Commissioner of WorksProf Eno Ibanga [9]
Commissioner of EducationMrs Idongesit Etiebiet
Commissioner of Environment and Petroleum ResourcesUno Etim Uno
Commissioner of TransportOrman Esin
Commissioner of Local Government & Chieftaincy AffairsFrank Archibong [10]
Commissioner of InformationEmem Iniobong [11]
Commissioner of Lands and Water ResourcesIniobong Ekong [12]
Commissioner of HealthPro [13]
Commissioner of Science and TechnologyDr. Imoh Moffat
Commissioner of Youth and SportsMonday Ebong Uko [14]
Commissioner of HousingOtuekong Raphael Bassey
Commissioner of Economic DevelopmentMr. Emem Bob
Commissioner of Labour and Manpower Planning
Commissioner of Trade and Investment
Commissioner of Culture & TourismCharles Udoh
Commissioner of Special DutiesOkpolupm Ikpong Etteh
Special Adviser, Bureau of Political and Legislative AffairsSunday Ekanem Ibuot
Special Adviser, Bureau of Rural Development and CooperativesEkemini David Umoh [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "Executive Council | Akwa Ibom State Government". 16 May 2019.
  2. ↑ "Pastor Umo Eno - Akwa Ibom State Government". 30 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "Sen. Akon Eyakenyi - Akwa Ibom State Government". 30 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "Secretary To The State Government | Akwa Ibom State Government". 30 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Office Of The Head Of Civil Service | Akwa Ibom State Government". 4 May 2017.
  6. ↑ "Uko Essien Udom, SAN - Akwa Ibom State Government". 27 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "Dr. (MRS) Offiong Offor - Akwa Ibom State Government". 22 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Mr. Nsikan Linus Nkan | Akwa Ibom State Government". 9 May 2017.
  9. ↑ Mr Ephraim Inyang Eyen akwaibomstate.gov.ng [ dead link ]
  10. ↑ "Mr. Udo Samuel Ekpenyong - Akwa Ibom State Government". akwaibomstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 23 May 2019.
  11. ↑ "Mr. Charles Udoh - Akwa Ibom State Government". akwaibomstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018.
  12. ↑ "Arc. Ime Okon Ekpo | Akwa Ibom State Government" . Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  13. ↑ Dominic Ukpong akwaibomstate.gov.ng [ dead link ]
  14. ↑ "A Profile Of Mr. Monday Ebong Uko – Hon. Commissioner For Youths And Sports | Akwa Ibom State Government". 9 May 2017.
  15. ↑ Ekemini David Umoh akwaibomstate.gov.ng [ dead link ]
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