Executive Council of Abia State
The Executive Council of Abia State (informally and more commonly, the Cabinet of Abia State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Abia State headed by the Governor of Abia State.[1] 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. Appointment into these positions except the position of Deputy Governor is exercised by the Governor on approval and confirmation by the Abia State House of Assembly.[2]
Functions
Officially, the Executive Council exists to advice and direct the Governor in order to improve the Governor's performance on the welfare of the state. Their appointment as members of the Executive Council gives them the authority to execute power.[3]
Current cabinet
The current Exexcutive Council is serving under the Okezie Ikpeazu administration who took office as the 4th Governor of Abia State on 29 May 2015.[4]
| Office | Incumbent | Term began |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | Okezie Ikpeazu | 29 May 2015 |
| Deputy Governor | Ude Oko Chukwu | 29 May 2015 |
| Secretary to the State Government | Eme Okoro | June 2015 |
| Head of Service | V.C. Umah | June 2015 |
| Chief of Staff | Chijioke Nwakodo | June 2015 |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | Mazi John Nwagbaorogu | June 2015 |
| Commissioner of Agriculture | Kenneth Nwosu | June 2015 |
| Commissioner of Commerce and Industry | ||
| Commissioner of Culture and Tourism | ||
| Commissioner of Education | ||
| Commissioner of Environment | ||
| Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development | ||
| Commissioner of Health | ||
| Commissioner of Housing | ||
| Commissioner of Information and Strategy | ||
| Commissioner of Justice | Umeh Kalu | June 2015 |
| Commissioner of Lands and Survey | ||
| Commissioner of Local Government/Chieftaincy Affairs | ||
| Commissioner of Petroleum | ||
| Commissioner of Public Utilities | ||
| Commissioner of Rural Development and Poverty Reduction | ||
| Commissioner of Science of Technology | ||
| Commissioner of Sports | ||
| Commissioner of Transport | ||
| Commissioner of Urban Renewal | ||
| Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development | ||
| Commissioner of Works | ||
| Commissioner of Youth Development |
See also
References
- ^ "Abia State Executive Council". Abia State Government. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ Stephen, Ukandu (2 June 2015). "Ikpeazu dissolves Orji's cabinet". The Punch. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ Emenike, Ubani (4 June 2015). "Abia Gov Announces New Appoints, Dissolves Orji Exco". The Union. Umuahia. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ Emmanuel, Ugwu (30 May 2015). "History made in Abia as Ikpeazu Becomes Governor". ThisDay Newspaper. Umuahia. Retrieved 3 October 2015.