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