Executive Council of Taraba State

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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 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.

Current cabinet[]

The current Executive Council[1] is serving under the Darius Dickson Ishaku administration.

Office Incumbent
Governor Darius Dickson Ishaku[2]
Deputy Governor Haruna Manu[3]
Secretary to the State Government Anthony Jellason
Head of Service Suzy Jemima Nathans
Chief of Staff Istifanus Gbana
Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice Sam B. Adda
Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources David Ishaya Kassa
Commissioner of Works Irimiya Hamman-Julde
Commissioner of Power Badina Garba
Commissioner of Land and Survey Gambo Ndafor
Commissioner of Commerce and Industry Yusuf Tanimu Njeke
Commissioner of Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation Kallamu Alhamdu
Commissioner of Culture and Tourism Joseph Obadiah Asseh
Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education Johanes Jigem
Commissioner of Education (Tertiary) Edward Gideon Baraya
Commissioner of Environment Ibrahim Lawan
Commissioner of Finance Jesse Adi Ashumate
Commissioner of Budget and Planning Solomon Elisha
Commissioner of Health Innocent Vakkai
Commissioner of Housing Aliyu Dankaro
Commissioner of Information and Reorientation Danjuma Anyeze Adamu
Commissioner of Rural Development Alexander Senlo
Commissioner of Science and Technology Alhassan Hamman Gassol
Commissioner of Social Welfare Bridget Twar
Commissioner for Special Duties Taninga Paninga Binga
Commissioner of Urban and Town Development Sale Sa’ad
Commissioner of Water Resources Yusuf Nya Akirikwen
Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development Hauwa Kwenna
Commissioner of Transport and Aviation Adamu Ibrahim D.
Commissioner of Youth and Sports Ibrahim Adam Imam

References[]

  1. ^ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.
  2. ^ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.
  3. ^ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.
Retrieved from ""