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 Udom Gabriel Emmanuel administration.

OfficeIncumbent
Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel [2] [3]
Deputy Governor Moses Ekpo [4]
Secretary to the State Government Emmanuel E. Ekuwem [5]
Head of Civil ServiceEffiong Edem Essien [6]
Commissioner of Justice Uwemedimo Thomas Nwoko [7]
Commissioner of Agriculture and Women Affairs Glory Emmanuel Edet [8]
Commissioner of FinanceNsikan Linus Nkan [9]
Commissioner of WorksProf Eno Ibanga [10]
Commissioner of EducationNse Udo Essien
Commissioner of Environment and Petroleum ResourcesCharles Udoh
Commissioner of Transport and Solid MineralsUno Etim Uno
Commissioner of Local Government & Chieftaincy AffairsFrank Archibong [11]
Commissioner of InformationEmem Iniobong [12]
Commissioner of Lands and Water ResourcesIme Okon Ekpo [13]
Commissioner of HealthDominic Ukpong [14]
Commissioner of Science and TechnologyDr. Imoh Moffat
Commissioner of Youth and SportsMonday Ebong Uko [15]
Commissioner of HousingOtuekong Raphael Bassey
Commissioner of Economic Development and Ibom Deep SeaportAkan Okon
Commissioner of Labour and Manpower PlanningVictor Bassey Inoka
Commissioner of Trade and InvestmentUkpong Akpabio
Commissioner of Culture & TourismOrman Esin
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 [16]

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  1. ↑ "Executive Council | Akwa Ibom State Government". 16 May 2019.
  2. ↑ Governors office akwaibomstate.gov.ng [ dead link ]
  3. ↑ Mr Udom Emmanuel [ dead link ]
  4. ↑ "Deputy Governor's Office | Akwa Ibom State Government". 4 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Secretary To The State Government | Akwa Ibom State Government". 4 May 2017.
  6. ↑ "Office Of The Head Of Civil Service | Akwa Ibom State Government". 4 May 2017.
  7. ↑ "A Profile Of Barr. Uwemedimo Nwoko – Attorney General And Commissioner For Justice | Akwa Ibom State Government" . Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Ministry of Women affairs and Social Welfare — Ministry of Women affairs and Social Welfare". mowasw.akwaibomstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017.
  9. ↑ "Mr. Nsikan Linus Nkan | Akwa Ibom State Government". 9 May 2017.
  10. ↑ Mr Ephraim Inyang Eyen akwaibomstate.gov.ng [ dead link ]
  11. ↑ "Mr. Udo Samuel Ekpenyong - Akwa Ibom State Government". akwaibomstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 23 May 2019.
  12. ↑ "Mr. Charles Udoh - Akwa Ibom State Government". akwaibomstate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 24 December 2018.
  13. ↑ "Arc. Ime Okon Ekpo | Akwa Ibom State Government" . Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  14. ↑ Dominic Ukpong akwaibomstate.gov.ng [ dead link ]
  15. ↑ "A Profile Of Mr. Monday Ebong Uko – Hon. Commissioner For Youths And Sports | Akwa Ibom State Government". 9 May 2017.
  16. ↑ Ekemini David Umoh akwaibomstate.gov.ng [ dead link ]
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