The Taraba State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Taraba State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Taraba State headed by the Governor of Taraba State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and (with the consent of the legislative arm of the government) 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 Dr. Agbu Kefas administration.
Office | Incumbent |
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Governor | Dr. Agbu Kefas [2] |
Deputy Governor | Alh. Aminu Abdullahi Alkali [3] |
Secretary to the State Government | Chief (Barr.) G.T Kataps |
Head of Service | Hon. Suzy Jemima Nathans, MNI |
Chief of Staff | Mr. Jeji Williams |
Commissioner of Justice | Yakubu Maikasuwa (SAN) |
Commissioner of Agric. & Food Security | Nicholas Oliver Namessan |
Commissioner of Works | Irimiya Hamman-Julde |
Commissioner of Energy & Economy Development | Engr. Naomi Tanko Agbu |
Commissioner of Social Justice & Re-Integration | Dr. Philister Ibrahim Musa |
Commissioner of Commerce, Trade & Industry | Mr. George Peter |
Commissioner of Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation | Mr. Habu James Philip |
Commissioner of Heritage & Eco-Tourism | Hon. Joseph Titus Nagombe |
Commissioner of Education | Dr. Augustaina Godwin |
Commissioner of Environment & Climate Change | Mrs. Aishat Adul-Azzez K. Barde |
Commissioner of Digital Economy & Innovation | Mr. Gideon Samuel |
Commissioner of Finance, Budget, & Economic Planning | Dr. Sarah Enoch Adi |
Commissioner of Health | Dr. Bodia Gbansheya |
Commissioner of Special Duties & Social Services | Hon. Saviour Badzoilig Noku |
Commissioner of Information and Reorientation | Mrs. Zainabu Usman Jalingo |
Commissioner of Rural & Urban Development | Comrade Julius Peter |
Commissioner of Science and Technology | Mr. Usman Muslim Abdullahi |
Commissioner of Social Welfare | Bridget Twar |
Commissioner of Water Management & Aquatic Affairs | Mr. Daniel Ishaya |
Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development | Mrs. Mary Sinjen |
Commissioner of Transportation Development | Mr. Yakubu S. Yakubu |
Commissioner of Youth & Sports Development | Mr. Joseph Joshua |
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