The Imo State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Imo State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Imo State headed by the Governor of Imo State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, Head of Service and Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments along with the Governor's special aides.[1]
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 is serving under the Hope Uzodinma's administration.[2][3]
Principal Officers
edit| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Governor | Senator Hope Uzodinma[4] |
| Deputy Governor | Prof. Placid Njoku[5] |
| Secretary to the State Government | Chief Cosmas Iwu |
| Chief of Staff | Nnamdi Anyaehie |
| Head of Service | Dr Caminus Chibuzor Iwuagwu |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | Chima Nwanna |
| Principal Secretary to the Governor | Dr(Mrs) Irene Chima |
Commissioners
edit| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General | Mr C.O.C Akaolisa (Orsu LGA) |
| Commissioner for Information & Strategy | Mr Declan Emelumba (Oru West LGA) |
| Commissioner for Health | Dr (Mrs) Damaris Osunkwo (Ahiazu Mbaise) |
| Commissioner for Environment | Dr Iyke Njoku (Aboh Mbaise) |
| Commissioner for Education | Prof. B. T. O. Ikegwuoha (Orlu LGA) |
| Commissioner for Special Duties | Mr Francis Dibiagwu (Oguta LGA) |
| Commissioner for Tourism and Creative Arts | Mr Doris Akubuo (Njaba LGA) |
| Commissioner for Youths and Social Development | Mr Daniel Oguh (Okigwe LGA) |
| Commissioner for Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisition | Mr Noble Atulegwu (Owerri West LGA) |
| Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning. | Mr. Christopher Osuala (Nwangele LGA) |
| Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources | Mr Lambert Orisakwe (Isu LGA) |
| Commissioner for Livestock Development | Mrs Obiageri Ajoku (Ohaji Egbema LGA) |
| Commissioner for Gender and Vulnerable Group | Mrs Nkechi Ugwu (Ideato South LGA) |
| Commissioner for Special Projects | Mr Kingsley Ononuju (Mbaitolu LGA) |
| Commissioner for Commerce and Industry | Mr Simon Ebegbulem (Ihitte Iboma LGA) |
| Commissioner for Lands | Mr Enyinnaya Onuegbu (Ngor Okpala LGA) |
| Commissioner for Transport | Mr Rex Anunobi (Nkwerre LGA) |
| Commissioner for Works | Mr Raph Nwosu (Oru West LGA) |
| Commissioner for International Affairs | Mr Fabian Ihekwueme (Obowo LGA) |
| Commissioner for Ministry of Public Utilities | Mr Tony Umezuruike (Owerri North LGA) |
| Commissioner for Ministry of Technology Development | Mr Iyke Umeh (Ideato North LG) |
| Commissioner for Ministry of Social Welfare and Sanitation | Dr Elias Martins Emedom |
| Commissioner for Housing | Love Ineh (Obowo LGA) |
References
edit- ^ "Imo Assembly receives list of commissioner nominees". 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
- ^ "Imo State Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ "Uzodinma Sends List of 22 Commissioner-nominees to State Assembly – THISDAYLIVE".
- ^ "Imo State Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-03.
- ^ "Imo State Portal". Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2018-02-03.