Executive Council of Anambra State

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The Anambra State Executive Council (informally, the Cabinet of Anambra State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Anambra State headed by the Governor of Anambra 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.

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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 Charles Soludo administration. [1] [2]

OfficeIncumbent
Governor Charles Soludo
Deputy Governor Onyeka Ibezim
Secretary to the State Government Solo Chukwulobelu
Chief of StaffErnest Ezeajughi
Head of ServiceTheodora Igwegbe
Principal Secretary to the GovernorJoachin Peters China Anetoh
Deputy Chief of StaffChinedu Nwoye
Attorney General & Commissioner for JusticeChika Ifemeje
Commissioner for AgricultureFoster Ihejiofor
Commissioner for EducationNgozi Chuma-Udeh
Commissioner for Culture & EntertainmentDonatus Onyeji
Commissioner for Budget & Economic PlanningChiamaka Nnake
Commissioner for EnvironmentFelix Odimegwu
Commissioner for InformationPaul Nwosu
Commissioner for FinanceChinedu Ifeatu
Commissioner for HealthAfam Obidike
Commissioner for HousingPaulinus Onyeaka
Commissioner for Home Land AffairsChikaodi Anara
Commissioner for LandsOffornze Amucheazi
Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy AffairsCollins Nwabunne
Commissioner for PetroleumAnthony Ifeanya
Commissioner for Commerce & IndustryObinna Ugonnadi
Commissioner for TransportPatricia Igwebuike
Commissioner for Women & Children AffairsIfenyinwa Obinabo
Commissioner for WorksIfeanyi Okoma
Commissioner for Youth DevelopmentPatrick Ahamba
Commissioner for Special DuitesSilvester Ezeokenwa
Special Adviser on SecurityBen Chiobi

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References

  1. 1 2 "State Executive Council". Government of Anambra State . Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  2. "Soludo appoints SSG, two others | Premium Times Nigeria". 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-04-10.