Executive Council of Katsina State explained

The Katsina State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Katsina State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Katsina State headed by the Governor of Katsina State. It consists of the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff, and Commissioners who preside over ministerial departments.

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 following Executive Council[1] is serving under the defunct Aminu Bello Masari administration.[1]

OfficeIncumbent
GovernorAminu Bello Masari
Deputy GovernorMannir Yakubu
Secretary to the State GovernmentMustapha Muhammad Inuwa
Head of State Civil ServiceIdris Usman Tune
Chief of StaffMuntari Lawal
Commissioner of AgricultureMannir Yakubu
Commissioner of Commerce & IndustryAbubakar Yusuf
Commissioner of EducationBadamasi Lawal Charanchi
Commissioner of FinanceMukhtar Gidado Abdulkadir
Commissioner of HealthYakubu Nuhu Danja
Commissioner of Information, Culture, & Home AffairsHamza Muhammad Brodo
Commissioner of JusticeAhmad Usman El-Marzuq
Commissioner of Land & SurveyUsman Nadada
Commissioner of Local Government & Chieftaincy AffairsAbdulkadir Mohd Zakka
Commissioner of Resource DevelopmentMustapha Mahmud Kanti
Commissioner of Sport & Social DevelopmentBashiru Gambo Saulawa
Commissioner of Water ResourcesSalisu Gambo Dandume
Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development Badiyya Hassan Mashi
Commissioner of Works & HousingTasi'u Dandagoro
Special Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs & Liaison ServicesLawal U. Bagiwa
Special Advisor for Higher EducationBadamasi Lawal
Special Advisor for Youth DevelopmentIbrahim Khalil Aminu
Special Advisor for Banking and FinanceFaruk Lawal Jobe
Special Advisor for Girl DevelopmentHadiza Abba Jaye
Special Advisor for AgricultureAbba Yakubu Abdullahi

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Government | Katsina State Government. 2017-05-30. 2020-10-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20201012193703/https://www.katsinastate.gov.ng/government/. dead.