The Nasarawa State Executive Council (also known as, the Cabinet of Nasarawa State) is the highest formal governmental body that plays important roles in the Government of Nasarawa State headed by the Governor of Nasarawa 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 Executive Council[1] was serving under the administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule until it was dissolved by Sule in August 2021, dismissing all appointees.[2]

Office Incumbent
Governor Abdullahi Sule
Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe

References

  1. ↑ "Nasarawa State of Nigeria". www.nasarawastate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 2015-11-21.
  2. ↑ "Sule dissolves cabinet in Nasarawa". The Guardian. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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