Executive Council of Kebbi State

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The Kebbi State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Kebbi State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Kebbi State [1] headed by the Governor of Kebbi State. [2] It consists of the Deputy Governor, [3] Secretary to the State Government, [4] 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 is serving under the Abubakar Atiku Bagudu administration. [5] [6]

OfficeIncumbent
Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu [2]
Deputy Governor Samail Yombe Dabai [3]
Secretary to the State Government Babale Umar Yauri [4]
Head of ServiceAlhaji Safiyanu Garba Bena
Commissioner for Animal HealthAminu Karaye
Commissioner for Basic and Secondary EducationHassan Shalla
Commissioner for Budget and Economic DevelopmentAbba Sani Kalgo
Commissioner for FinanceIbrahim Augie
Commissioner for HealthJafaru Muhammad
Commissioner for Information and CultureMamuda Warra
Commissioner for Works and TransportAbubakar C. Ladan
Commissioner for Information and Culture

Commissioner for Information and Communication Technology

Abdullahi Mohammed Magoro
Commissioner for EnvironmentHayatu Bawa

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References

  1. "Home | The Official Website of Kebbi State Government". kebbistate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  2. 1 2 "The Executive Council | The Official Website of Kebbi State Government". kebbistate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  3. 1 2 "The Deputy Governor | The Official Website of Kebbi State Government". kebbistate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  4. 1 2 "Secretary to the State Government | The Official Website of Kebbi State Government". kebbistate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
  5. "The Executive Council - The Official Website of Kebbi State". Kebbistate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  6. "The Executive Governor - The Official Website of Kebbi State". Kebbistate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2 June 2018.[ permanent dead link ]