Executive Council of Ogun State explained

The Ogun State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Ogun State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Ogun State headed by the Governor of Ogun State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, 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 Dapo Abiodun administration.

Principal Officers

OfficeIncumbent
GovernorDapo Abiodun[2]
Deputy GovernorNoimot Salako-Oyedele[3]
Secretary to the State GovernmentMr. Tokunbo Talabi
Head of ServiceDr Nafiu Olatunde Aigoro[4]
Chief of StaffAlhaji Shuaib Afolabi Salisu
Deputy Chief of StaffDr Oluwatoyin Taiwo

Commissioners

OfficeIncumbent
Attorney General and Commissioner for JusticeOluwasina Ogungbade SAN
Commissioner for AgricultureDr. Adeola Odedina
Commissioner for Budget and Economic PlanningMr. Olaolu Olabimtan
Commissioner for Commerce and IndustryMrs Kikelomo Longe
Commissioner for Community Development and CooperativesAbayomi Hunye
Commissioner for Culture and TourismMotunrayo Adeleye-Ọladapọ
Commissioner for Education, Science, and TechnologyProf. Abayomi Arigbabu
Commissioner for EnvironmentOla Oresanya
Commissioner for FinanceMr Dapo Okubadejo
Commissioner for ForestryHon. Oludotun Taiwo
Commissioner for HealthDr. Tomi Coker
Commissioner for HousingMr. Jamiu Omoniyi
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy AffairsGaniyu Hamzat
Commissioner for Rural DevelopmentJamiu Odetoogun
Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental AffairsOlufemi Ilori Oduntan
Commissioner for Urban and Physical PlanningTPL Tunji Odunlami
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social DevelopmentMrs Funmi Efuwape
Commissioner for Works and InfrastructureEngr. Ade Akinsanya
Commissioner for Youth and SportsDr. Kehinde Oluwadare
Commissioner for TransportationEngr Gbenga Dairo
Commissioner for Information and StrategyMr Waheed Odusile

Special Advisers, Consultants, and Assistants

Special Advisers

IncumbentOffice
Hon. Adebiyi Adeleye AdewaleSpecial Adviser, Political Affairs
Hon. Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye-OladapoSpecial Adviser, Women Affairs & Social Development
Hon. Aina Ololade SalamiSpecial Adviser, Bureau of Lands & Survey
Engr. Babatunde Akeem AdesinaSpecial Adviser, Works and Infrastructure
Hon. Babatunde OlaotanSpecial Adviser, Government House
Mr. Dayo AbiodunSpecial Adviser, Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
Prof. Joseph S. OdemuyiwaSpecial Adviser, Education, Science and Technology
Engr. Kunle OtunSpecial Adviser, Special Duties (Water)
Mr. Olalekan OludeSpecial Adviser, Job Creation and Youth Empowerment
Mr. Ola OresanyaSpecial Adviser, Environment
AIG. Olushola Kamar Subair (rtd) Special Adviser. Security
Princess Peju Shote Special Adviser, Rural Development
Special Adviser, Communications
Mrs. Ronke Soyombo Special Adviser, Education, Science and Technology
Hon. Tajudeen EgunjobiSpecial Adviser, Housing
Hon. Adegbenga AdeshinaSpecial Adviser, OGIRS
Mr. Jide SanwoSpecial Adviser, OGIRS
Engr. Lolu AdubifaSpecial Adviser, Energy
Abiodun Fari-AroleSpecial Adviser/MD OPIC
Dr. Lateef Tayo LawalSpecial Adviser, Health

Senior Consultants

Incumbents
Yewande Amusan
Ayo O. Olubori
Samuel D. Ayedogbon
Olugbenga Otenuga
Elizabeth O. Sonubi

Consultants

Incumbents
Taiwo A. Fagbemi
Adenrele Sonariwo
Olalekan Onamusi
Bolanle Kuku
Musbau Oyefeso
Masu’d A. Taiwo
Bola Adeyemi
Niyi Adesanya
Sheu Olanrewaju Adebayo
Ronke Onadeko
Olusegun B. Gbeleyi

Senior Special Assistants

OfficeIncumbent
Senior Special Assistants for AgricultureEsther Obafemi
Goke Dipe
Dele Osifade
Bode Adefala
Afolabi Muibat Ayoola
Senior Special Assistant for Agriculture Value Chain DevelopmentLudwig Kiefer[5]
Senior Special Assistant for Boundary MattersOlorunwo Ilemobayo
Senior Special Assistants on EnvironmentHon. (Prince) Femi Akinwunmi
Senior Special Assistant for the Government HouseLekan Buari
Senior Special Assistant for HealthAjibola Oladapo Amosu
Senior Special Assistant for Internal Revenue ServicesJamiu Adio Ojurongbe
Senior Special Assistant for Lands and SurveyBimbola Oluyinka
Senior Special Assistants for LandscapeTope Osifade
Muyiwa Coker
Senior Special Assistant for the Liaison Office in AbujaLola Adesope
Senior Special Assistant for the MediaAdejuwon I. Soyinka
Senior Special Assistant for the Office of the Deputy GovernorAbiodun Oyedele
Senior Special Assistants for the Office of the GovernorWilliams Ainabe
Olapeju Shote
Sabitu Ogunsolu
Alao Semiu
Idowu Togun
Oluwaseyi-Enitan Olubode
Senior Special Assistant for the Political Affairs of the Central Senatorial DistrictMoshood Akinyele O.
Senior Special Assistant for the Political Affairs of the Eastern Senatorial DistrictToyin G. Ayebusiwa
Senior Special Assistant for the Political Affairs of the Western Senatorial DistrictIsiaq A. Abass
Senior Special Assistant for Protocols and CeremonialsRemi Onasanya
Senior Special Assistant for Signage and AdvertisingOmotunde Rasheed-Yusuf
Senior Special Assistant for TransportationKolapo Korede Osunsanya

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Administration - Official Website of the Ogun State Government, Nigeria.
  2. Web site: Governor Dado Abiodun Profile - Ogun State Government, Nigeria.
  3. Web site: Deputy Governor - Official Website of the Ogun State Government, Nigeria.
  4. Web site: 2021-11-05. Gov Abiodun appoints new Head of Service in Ogun. 2021-12-16. Vanguard News. en-US.
  5. Web site: Amosun receives Nigerian, German development delegations. 4 August 2016.