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The Osun State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Osun State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Osun State headed by the Governor of Osun 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.
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] is serving under the Ademola Adeleke administration which was inaugurated as the 10th Governor of Osun State on November 27, 2022.
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Governor | Ademola Adeleke |
| Deputy Governor | Prince Kola Adewusi |
| Secretary to the State Government | Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye |
| Head of Service | Olusegun Aina |
| Chief of Staff | Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye |
| Attorney General & Commissioner For Justice | Jimi Bada Esq |
| Commissioner For Agriculture & Food Security | Hon Tola Faseru |
| Commissioner For Commerce, Industry & Co-operative | Rev. Bunmi Jenyo |
| Commissioner For Environment & Sanitation | Hon. Mayowa Adejonrin |
| Commissioner For Finance | Mr. Shola Ogungbile |
| Commissioner of Health | Barrister Jola Akintola |
| Commissioner For Culture & Tourism | Hon. Ojo Fafa Abiodun |
| Commissioner For Information & Civil Orientation | Kolapo Alimi Esq |
| Commissioner For Lands, Physical Planning & Urban Development | Hon. George Alabi |
| Commissioner For Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs | Dosu Babatunde Esq |
| Commissioner For Regional Integration & Special Duties | Dr. B.T Salam |
| Commissioner For Women Affairs & Children | Mrs Ayo Awolowo |
| Commissioner For Youth, Sports & Special Needs | Prince Kola Adewusi |
| Commissioner For Innovation, Science & Technology | Hon. Olatunji Dele Maruff Ayofe |
| Commissioner For Transport | Hon. Olusesan Oyedele |
| Commissioner For Federal Matters | Mrs. Adenike Folasade Adeleke |
| Commissioner For Rural Development & Community Affairs | Alh. Ganiyu Olaoluwa Asejere |
| Commissioner For Political Affairs & Intergovernmental Relations | Hon. Biyi Odunlade |
| Commissioner For Home Affairs | Hon. Aderibigbe Rasheed |
| Commissioner For Water Resources & Energy | Hon. Olufemi Oroniyi |
| Commissioner For Human Resource | ..... |
| Commissioner For Economy Planning & Budget | Prof. Moruf Ademola Adeleke |
| Commissioner For Education | Hon. Eluwole Sunday Adedipo |
| Special Adviser on Innovation, Science, Technology and Digital Economy | Hon. Azeez Badmus |
| Special Adviser on Transport | Hon Moshood Yakubu |
| Special Adviser on Rural & Community Development | Hon Moji Omisore |
| Special Adviser On Public Health | Dr Adekunle Akindele |
| Special Adviser on Tax Matters | Hon Kamoru Ajisafe |
| Special Adviser on Legislative Matters | Hon Ropo Oyewole |
| Special Adviser on Investment (OSICOL) | Hon Emiola Fakeye |
| Special Adviser on Sdgs | Bank Omisore |
| Special Adviser on Legal Matters | Hashim Abioye Esq |
| Spokesperson/Special Adviser | Mallam Olawale Rasheed |
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