Executive Council of Ebonyi State

The Ebonyi State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Ebonyi State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Ebonyi State headed by the Governor of Ebonyi State. It consists of the Governor, Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and the Governor's special aides.

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 Dave Umahi[2] administration which was elected as the 5th Governor of Ebonyi State on April 11, 2015.[3][4]

Office Incumbent
Governor Francis Nwifuru
Deputy Governor Patricia Obila
Secretary to the State Government Prof. Mrs Grace Umezurike
Head of Service Dr Rita-Mary Okoro
Chief of Staff Prof. Emmanuel Echiegu
Deputy Chief of Staff Timothy Nwachi
Principal Secretary Mathias Adum
Deputy Principal Secretary Okey Oroke
Personal Assistant to the Governor Onu Silas Emeka
Personal Assistant to the Deputy Governor Sunday Nwankwo
Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the State A. N. Nwankwagu[5]
Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources Uchenna Orji[6]
Commissioner for Border Peace and Conflict Resolution Obinna Nwachukwu[7]
Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Elizabeth Ogbaga[8]
Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Euphemia Nwali
Commissioner for Economic Empowerment and Job Creation Sabinus Nwankwegu
Commissioner for Education J. U. Eke
Commissioner for Environment Moses Ogodoali Nomeh[9]
Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development Denis Ekumankama[10]
Commissioner for Health Daniel Umezurike
Commissioner for Information and State Orientation Emma Onwe
Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Housing Sunday Inyima[11]
Commissioner for Local Government Sam Okoronkwo[12]
Commissioner for Power Emma N. Uguru[13]
Commissioner for Solid Mineral Development Communities Jonah O. Egba
Commissioner for Water Resources Francis Udu Orji[14]
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development Rebecca N. Ogbuewu[15]
Commissioner for Works Engr. Stanley Lebechi Mbam[16]
Commissioner for Youth and Sport Development Emeka Charles Akpuanike[17]
Senior Special Adviser - Religious and Welfare Matters Dr. A. Nwali
Senior Special Adviser - Higher Education Adaeze Nwuzor
Senior Special Adviser - Assembly Matters Ogbu Anthony Ikechukwu
Senior Special Adviser - Cement/Salt Sunday N. Ugwuocha
Senior Special Adviser - Abuja Liaison Joseph Ekumankama

Senior Special Adviser - Legal

Uwabunkeonye Onwosi
Senior Special Adviser - Security Ali Odefa
Special Adviser - Internal Generated Revenue J.O.J. Oketah
Special Adviser - Petrol & Gas Onyiba Bassey Chima
Special Adviser - Attitudinal Change Pius Eze
Special Adviser - Market Development Peter Oba
Special Adviser - Inter-Party Affairs Gideon I. Onwe
Special Adviser - Labour Relations Grace O. Chukwu
Special Adviser - Students Affairs Martin A. Okwuegbu
Special Adviser - WCD (North) Patricia Ogodo Ede
Special Adviser - WCD (Central) Stephanie Chima
Special Adviser - WCD (South) Emerald Ude Akaji
Special Adviser - DE & PM Emma O. Ibaki
Special Adviser - Primary Health (North) Chris E. Achi
Special Adviser - Primary Health (Central) Obianuju G. Alo
Special Adviser - Primary Health (South) Chikere Omabe
Special Adviser - Transport Philip Eworo
Special Adviser - Grants/Donors Chidiebere Ibe
Special Adviser - Rural Development Ogbuefi Enekwachi Akpa
Special Adviser - Primary Education Itapa Azuobu
Special Adviser - Lagos Liaison Jacinta Nworie
Special Adviser - ICT Aja Nwabueze Igwe
Special Adviser - SD Onyeabor N. Ngene

References

  1. ^ "Ebonyi State Government ::|:: SALT OF THE NATION".
  2. ^ "Welcome to Engr. DAVE UMAHI Official Website". Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  3. ^ "Tribunal upholds Governor David Umahi's election - Premium Times Nigeria". 16 October 2015.
  4. ^ Jeremiah, Akpan. "Appeal Court Upholds Election Of PDP Governor".
  5. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Justice".
  6. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Agriculture And Natural Resources".
  7. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Border, Peace and Conflict Resolution".
  8. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Commerce and Industry". Archived from the original on 2020-11-14. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
  9. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Environment".
  10. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Finance and Economic Development".
  11. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Lands, Survey and Housing".
  12. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Local Government".
  13. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Power".
  14. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Water Resources".
  15. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development".
  16. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Works".
  17. ^ "Ebonyi State Government - Ministry of Youth and Sport Development".