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.

Office	Incumbent
Governor	Umo Bassey Eno^[2]
Deputy Governor	Sen. Akon Eyakenyi^[3]
Secretary to the State Government	Prince Enobong Uwah ^[4]
Head of Civil Service	Effiong Edem Essien^[5]
Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General	Uko Essien Udom, SAN^[6]
Commissioner of Agriculture	Dr. Offiong Offor^[7]
Commissioner of Finance	Nsikan Linus Nkan^[8]
Commissioner of Works	Prof Eno Ibanga^[9]
Commissioner of Education	Mrs Idongesit Etiebiet
Commissioner of Environment and Petroleum Resources	Uno Etim Uno
Commissioner of Transport	Orman Esin
Commissioner of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs	Frank Archibong^[10]
Commissioner of Information	Emem Iniobong^[11]
Commissioner of Lands and Water Resources	Iniobong Ekong^[12]
Commissioner of Health	Pro ^[13]
Commissioner of Science and Technology	Dr. Imoh Moffat
Commissioner of Youth and Sports	Monday Ebong Uko^[14]
Commissioner of Housing	Otuekong Raphael Bassey
Commissioner of Economic Development	Mr. Emem Bob
Commissioner of Labour and Manpower Planning
Commissioner of Trade and Investment
Commissioner of Culture & Tourism	Charles Udoh
Commissioner of Special Duties	Okpolupm Ikpong Etteh
Special Adviser, Bureau of Political and Legislative Affairs	Sunday Ekanem Ibuot
Special Adviser, Bureau of Rural Development and Cooperatives	Ekemini David Umoh^[15]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Executive Council | Akwa Ibom State Government. 16 May 2019.
2. Web site: Pastor Umo Eno - Akwa Ibom State Government . 30 July 2023 .
3. Web site: Sen. Akon Eyakenyi - Akwa Ibom State Government . 30 July 2023 .
4. Web site: Secretary To The State Government | Akwa Ibom State Government. 30 July 2023 .
5. Web site: Office Of The Head Of Civil Service | Akwa Ibom State Government. 4 May 2017.
6. Web site: Uko Essien Udom, SAN - Akwa Ibom State Government . 27 July 2023 .
7. Web site: Dr. (MRS) Offiong Offor - Akwa Ibom State Government . 22 July 2023 .
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