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The Jigawa State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Jigawa State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Jigawa State headed by the Governor of Jigawa State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, and Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments.
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.
The current Executive Council [1] are serving under the Mohammed Badaru Abubakar administration.
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Governor | Mohammed Badaru Abubakar [2] |
| Deputy Governor | Umar Namadi [3] |
| Secretary to the State Government | Abdulkadir Fanini Adamu [4] |
| Head of Service | Hussaini Ali Kila [5] |
| Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Muhammad Alhassan |
| Commissioner of Commerce and Industries | Salisu Zakar Hadejia [6] |
| Commissioner of Education, Science, & Technology | Lawan Yunusa Dan Zomo [7] |
| Commissioner of Environment | Ibrahim Baba Chaichai [8] |
| Commissioner of Finance & Economic Planning | Babangida Umar Gantsa [9] |
| Commissioner of Health | Vacant [10] [11] |
| Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sport, & Culture | Bala Ibrahim [12] |
| Commissioner of Justice | Musa Adamu Aliyu [13] |
| Commissioner of Land and Housing | Sagir Musa Ahmed [14] |
| Commissioner of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Development | Kabiru Hassan Sugungum [15] |
| Commissioner of Water Resources | Ibrahim Muhammad Garba Hannungiwa [16] |
| Commissioner of Women Affairs & Social Welfare | Yelwa Da'u Tijjani [17] |
| Commissioner of Works & Transport | Aminu Usman [18] |
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