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.

Office Incumbent
Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas[2]
Deputy Governor Alh. Aminu Abdullahi Alkali[3]
Secretary to the State Government Chief (Barr.) G.T Kataps
Head of Service Hon. Suzy Jemima Nathans, MNI
Chief of Staff Mr. Jeji Williams
Commissioner of Justice Yakubu Maikasuwa (SAN)
Commissioner of Agric. & Food Security Prof. Nicholas Oliver Namessan
Commissioner of Works Irimiya Hamman-Julde
Commissioner of Energy & Economy Development Engr. Naomi Tanko Agbu
Commissioner of Social Justice & Re-Integration Dr. Philister Ibrahim Musa
Commissioner of Commerce, Trade & Industry Mr. George Peter
Commissioner of Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation Mr. Habu James Philip
Commissioner of Heritage & Eco-Tourism Hon. Joseph Titus Nagombe
Commissioner of Education Dr. Augustaina Godwin
Commissioner of Environment & Climate Change Mrs. Aishat Adul-Azzez K. Barde
Commissioner of Digital Economy & Innovation Mr. Gideon Samuel
Commissioner of Finance, Budget, & Economic Planning Dr. Sarah Enoch Adi
Commissioner of Health Dr. Bodia Gbansheya
Commissioner of Special Duties & Social Services Hon. Saviour Badzoilig Noku
Commissioner of Information and Reorientation Mrs. Zainabu Usman Jalingo
Commissioner of Rural & Urban Development Comrade Julius Peter
Commissioner of Science and Technology Mr. Usman Muslim Abdullahi
Commissioner of Social Welfare Bridget Twar
Commissioner of Water Management & Aquatic Affairs Mr. Daniel Ishaya
Commissioner of Women Affairs and Child Development Mrs. Mary Sinjen
Commissioner of Transportation Development Mr. Yakubu S. Yakubu
Commissioner of Youth & Sports Development Mr. Joseph Joshua

References

  1. ↑ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.
  2. ↑ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.
  3. ↑ "Taraba State Government". tarabastate.gov.ng.
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