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Executive Council of Akwa Ibom State

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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, 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 Udom Gabriel Emmanuel administration.

Office Incumbent
Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel[2][3]
Deputy Governor Moses Ekpo[4]
Secretary to the State Government Emmanuel E. Ekuwem[5]
Head of Civil Service Ekereobong Akpan[6]
Attorney-General & Commissioner of Justice Uwemedimo Thomas Nwoko[7]
Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Sufficiency Uduak Charles Udoinyang[8]
Commissioner of Finance Nsikan Linus Nkan[9]
Commissioner of Works Ephraim Akparawa Inyang-eyen[10]
Commissioner of Education Paul Alexander Udofia[11]
Commissioner of Environment Iniobong Ene Essien[12]
Commissioner of Transport & Petroleum Resources Orman Esin[13]
Commissioner of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs Udo Ekpenyong[14]
Commissioner of Information & Strategy Charles Udoh[15]
Commissioner of Lands & Town Planning Ime Okon Ekpo[16]
Commissioner of Health Dominic Ukpong[17]
Commissioner of Science & Technology Nse Udo Essien[18]
Commissioner of Women Affairs & Social Welfare Glory Emmanuel Edet[19]
Commissioner of Youths & Sports Monday Uko[20]
Commissioner of Housing & Special Duties Akan Okon[21]
Commissioner of Economic Development, Labour, and Manpower Planning Idorenyin Sunday Udo[22]
Commissioner of Investment, Commerce, and Industries Eno Blankson Ikpe[23]
Commissioner of Culture & Tourism Victor Antai[24]
Special Adviser, Bureau of Political/Legislative Affairs and Water Ekong Sampson[25]
Special Adviser, Bureau of Rural Development & Cooperative Ekemini David Umoh[26]

References