Executive Council of Katsina State

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

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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

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

Office Incumbent
Governor Aminu Bello Masari[1]
Deputy Governor Mannir Yakubu[1]
Secretary to the State Government Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa[1]
Head of State Civil Service Idris Usman Tune[1]
Chief of Staff[1] Muntari Lawal
Commissioner of Agriculture Mannir Yakubu
Commissioner of Commerce & Industry Abubakar Yusuf
Commissioner of Education Badamasi Lawal Charanchi
Commissioner of Finance Mukhtar Gidado Abdulkadir
Commissioner of Health Yakubu Nuhu Danja
Commissioner of Information, Culture, & Home Affairs Hamza Muhammad Brodo
Commissioner of Justice Ahmad Usman El-Marzuq
Commissioner of Land & Survey Usman Nadada
Commissioner of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs Abdulkadir Mohd Zakka
Commissioner of Resource Development Mustapha Mahmud Kanti
Commissioner of Sport & Social Development Bashiru Gambo Saulawa
Commissioner of Water Resources Salisu Gambo Dandume
Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development Badiyya Hassan Mashi
Commissioner of Works & Housing Tasi'u Dandagoro
Special Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs & Liaison Services Lawal U. Bagiwa
Special Advisor for Higher Education Badamasi Lawal
Special Advisor for Youth Development Ibrahim Khalil Aminu
Special Advisor for Banking and Finance Faruk Lawal Jobe
Special Advisor for Girl Development Hadiza Abba Jaye
Special Advisor for Agriculture Abba Yakubu Abdullahi

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Government | Katsina State Government". Archived from the original on 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2017-05-30.