Executive Council of Taraba State explained

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.

Current cabinet

The current Executive Council[1] is serving under the Dr. Agbu Kefas administration.

OfficeIncumbent
GovernorDr. Agbu Kefas[2]
Deputy GovernorAlh. Aminu Abdullahi Alkali[3]
Secretary to the State GovernmentChief (Barr.) G.T Kataps
Head of ServiceHon. Suzy Jemima Nathans, MNI
Chief of StaffMr. Jeji Williams
Commissioner of JusticeYakubu Maikasuwa (SAN)
Commissioner of Agric. & Food SecurityNicholas Oliver Namessan
Commissioner of WorksIrimiya Hamman-Julde
Commissioner of Energy & Economy DevelopmentEngr. Naomi Tanko Agbu
Commissioner of Social Justice & Re-IntegrationDr. Philister Ibrahim Musa
Commissioner of Commerce, Trade & IndustryMr. George Peter
Commissioner of Cooperatives and Poverty AlleviationMr. Habu James Philip
Commissioner of Heritage & Eco-TourismHon. Joseph Titus Nagombe
Commissioner of Education Dr. Augustina Godwin
Commissioner of Environment & Climate ChangeMrs. Aishat Adul-Azzez K. Barde
Commissioner of Digital Economy & InnovationMr. Gideon Samuel
Commissioner of Finance, Budget, & Economic PlanningDr. Sarah Enoch Adi
Commissioner of HealthDr. Bodia Gbansheya
Commissioner of Special Duties & Social ServicesHon. Saviour Badzoilig Noku
Commissioner of Information and ReorientationMrs. Zainabu Usman Jalingo
Commissioner of Rural & Urban DevelopmentComrade Julius Peter
Commissioner of Science and TechnologyMr. Usman Muslim Abdullahi
Commissioner of Social WelfareBridget Twar
Commissioner of Water Management & Aquatic AffairsMr. Daniel Ishaya
Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child DevelopmentMrs. Mary Sinjen
Commissioner of Transportation DevelopmentMr. Yakubu S. Yakubu
Commissioner of Youth & Sports DevelopmentMr. Joseph Joshua

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Taraba State Government. tarabastate.gov.ng.
  2. Web site: Taraba State Government. tarabastate.gov.ng.
  3. Web site: Taraba State Government. tarabastate.gov.ng.