Executive Council of Akwa Ibom State explained

The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Akwa Ibom State) is a governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Akwa Ibom State headed by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government,Chief of Staff to the Governor, Head of Civil Service, Deputy Chief of Staff, Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments, and 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 Umo Bassey Eno administration.

OfficeIncumbent
GovernorUmo Bassey Eno[2]
Deputy GovernorSen. Akon Eyakenyi[3]
Secretary to the State GovernmentPrince Enobong Uwah [4]
Head of Civil ServiceEffiong Edem Essien[5]
Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-GeneralUko Essien Udom, SAN[6]
Commissioner of Agriculture and Women AffairsDr. Offiong Offor[7]
Commissioner of FinanceNsikan Linus Nkan[8]
Commissioner of WorksProf Eno Ibanga[9]
Commissioner of EducationNse Udo Essien
Commissioner of Environment and Petroleum ResourcesCharles Udoh
Commissioner of Transport and Solid MineralsUno Etim Uno
Commissioner of Local Government & Chieftaincy AffairsFrank Archibong[10]
Commissioner of InformationEmem Iniobong[11]
Commissioner of Lands and Water ResourcesIme Okon Ekpo[12]
Commissioner of HealthDominic Ukpong[13]
Commissioner of Science and TechnologyDr. Imoh Moffat
Commissioner of Youth and SportsMonday Ebong Uko[14]
Commissioner of HousingOtuekong Raphael Bassey
Commissioner of Economic Development and Ibom Deep SeaportAkan Okon
Commissioner of Labour and Manpower PlanningVictor Bassey Inoka
Commissioner of Trade and InvestmentUkpong Akpabio
Commissioner of Culture & TourismOrman Esin
Commissioner of Special DutiesOkpolupm Ikpong Etteh
Special Adviser, Bureau of Political and Legislative AffairsSunday Ekanem Ibuot
Special Adviser, Bureau of Rural Development and CooperativesEkemini David Umoh[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Executive Council | Akwa Ibom State Government. 16 May 2019.
  2. https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/executive-council/pastor-umo-eno/
  3. https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/executive-council/akon-eyakenyi/
  4. Web site: Secretary To The State Government | Akwa Ibom State Government.
  5. Web site: Office Of The Head Of Civil Service | Akwa Ibom State Government. 4 May 2017.
  6. https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/executive-council/uko-essien-udom-san/
  7. https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/executive-council/dr-mrs-offiong-offor/
  8. Web site: Mr. Nsikan Linus Nkan | Akwa Ibom State Government. 9 May 2017.
  9. https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/mr-ephraim-inyang-eyen/ Mr Ephraim Inyang Eyen
  10. Web site: Mr. Udo Samuel Ekpenyong - Akwa Ibom State Government . akwaibomstate.gov.ng . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20190523180631/http://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/mr-udo-samuel-ekpenyong . 2019-05-23.
  11. Web site: Mr. Charles Udoh - Akwa Ibom State Government . akwaibomstate.gov.ng . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20181224220151/https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/mr-charles-udoh/ . 2018-12-24.
  12. Web site: Arc. Ime Okon Ekpo | Akwa Ibom State Government. 10 January 2024.
  13. https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/dr-dominic-ukpong/ Dominic Ukpong
  14. Web site: A Profile Of Mr. Monday Ebong Uko – Hon. Commissioner For Youths And Sports | Akwa Ibom State Government. 9 May 2017.
  15. https://akwaibomstate.gov.ng/mrs-ekemini-david-umoh/ Ekemini David Umoh