The Cross River State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Cross River State) is the highest governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Cross River State, Nigeria, headed by the Governor of Cross River State. The Council consists of the Governor, Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government, and Commissioners who are Chief Executive Officers of Ministries in the State.

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.

The current Executive Council[1] is serving under the Benedict Ayade administration.[2]

Office Incumbent
Governor Benedict Ayade[2]
Deputy Governor Ivara Ejemot Esu[3]
Secretary to the State Government Tina Banku Agbor[4]
Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice Tanko Ashang
Commissioner for Agriculture Okon Owuna
Commissioner for new cities development Usibe Michael Ede
Commissioner for Quality Education Godwin Amanke
Commissioner for health Betta Edu
Commissioner for Commerce Rosemary Achibong
Commissioner for Environment Mfom Bassey
Commissioner for Establishment & payroll Alice Ekwu
Commissioner for Finance Asuquo Ekpeyong
Commissioner for Gas Development Saviour Nyong
Commissioner for culture and tourism Eric Anderson
Commissioner for Information and Orientation Asu Okang
Commissioner for Information and Communication Technology Joe Abang
Commissioner for Grants & Economic Development Ulafor John Onor
Commissioner for Lands John Ofem Inyang
Commissioner for Local Government Affairs Stella Oreme Odey
Commissioner for climate change Donatus Etim
Commissioner for Petroleum Resources Itaya Asuquo Nyong
Commissioner for Power Victor Agwu
Commissioner for SDG Oliver Orok Orok
Commissioner for Social Housing Chris Njar
Commissioner for Solid Minerals George O’Ben-Eche
Commissioner for International Development & Cooperation Inyang Asibong
Commissioner for Transportation Oqua Edet Oqua
Commissioner for Water Resources Godwin Ettah
Commissioner for Women Affairs Rita Agbo Ayim
Commissioner for Works Dan Osim Asu
Commissioner for Youth and skills acquisition Signor Omang Idiege
Commissioner For Infrastructure Gab Odu Orji
Commissioner For Rural Transformation Edem Okonkon
Commissioner For Sports Ofu Aya
Commissioner For Training & Doctoring Anthony Eneji
Commissioner For Robotics & AI Mike Eyare
Commissioner For Humanity & Social welfare Blessing Egbara
Commissioner For Aviation Jake Otu Enyia
Commissioner For Foreign Affairs Thomas Udam
Commissioner for Special Duties Francis Etta
Commissioner For Industry Peter Egba

References

  1. kadana, otu. "Commissioners". www.crossriverstate.gov.ng.
  2. 1 2 kadana, otu. "Governor". www.crossriverstate.gov.ng.
  3. http://www.crossriverstate.gov.ng/index.php/features/executive/deputy-governor
  4. http://www.crossriverstate.gov.ng/index.php/features/executive/ssg
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