Executive Council of Taraba State
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.
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.
Executive Members
2019-2023
Hon. Napthali Agbu kefas Ministry of poverty & Alleviation
Dr Jesse Adi Ministry of Finance
Danjuma Anyeze Adamu Ministry of Information
Dr Badina Garba Ministry of Power
Hon. Edward Baraya Ministry of Tatiary Education
Dr Innocent Vakkai Ministry of Health
Hon. Garba Ndaforo Ministry of
Barr. Yusuf Akirikwen Ministry of Water Resources
Barr SB Adda Ministry of Justice
Arc Aliyu Dankaro Ministry of Housing
Hon. Joseph Obadiah Asseh Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Hon. Alexander M. Menlo Ministry of Rural Development
Alh Alhassan Hamman Ministry of Science and Technology
Hon. Bridget Twar Ministry of social development
Dr David Ishaya Ministry of Agriculture
Hon. Johannes Jigem Ministry of Basic and second Education
Alh Yusuf Tanimu Njeke Ministry of Commerce trade & industry
Alh Lawan Ibrahim Ministry of environment & sanitation
Alh Adamu Ibrahim Transport & Aviation
Hon. Solomon Elisha Ministry of Budget and planning
Hon. Irmiya Hamman Julde Ministry of Works
Hon. Saleh Sa'ad Ministry of urban development
Hon. Ibrahim Adam Imam Ministry of youth and sports
Mrs Hauwa Kwena Ministry of Women Affairs
Hon. Taninga Binga Special duties & Humanitarians services
The current Executive Council[1] is serving under the Dr. Agbu Kefas administration.
| Office | Incumbent |
|---|---|
| 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. Augustina 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 |
References
- ^ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.
- ^ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.
- ^ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.